SJR 4 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Constitutional amendment; modifying the prohibition on public money used for sectarian or religious support or benefit.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Oklahoma's Constitution that would narrow the current ban on public funds supporting religion. It would change the existing prohibition - which forbids public money from being used "directly or indirectly" for religious groups or institutions - to only prohibit *direct* financial support. This means the amendment would allow indirect funding (like grants to non-profits that may serve religious groups) that is currently restricted. The change would affect how state government allocates public funds, including potential impacts on education, social services, or community programs involving religious organizations.
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Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Dana Prieto
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