STATE QUESTION NO. 733 - SALES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON ELECTION DAYS

The language: "This measure amends the Oklahoma Constitution. It amends Article 28. This Article deals with sales of alcoholic beverages. Section 6 of Article 28 bans the sale of alcoholic beverages by package stores on certain days. Package store sales of these beverages are prohibited on election days while the polls are open. This measure would remove the ban on sales on election days. If this measure passes, package stores could sell alcoholic beverages on election days."

The translation: Rep. Guy Liebmann, R-Oklahoma City, and Sen. Frank Shurden, D-Henryetta, authored the legislation. It would allow alcohol sales at package stores on election days.

STATE QUESTION NO. 734 - FREEPORT EXEMPTION FROM PROPERTY TAX

The language: "This measure amends the Oklahoma Constitution. It amends Section 6A of Article 10. This section provides an exemption from property tax. The exemption applies to goods that are shipped into the state, but which do not remain in the state for more than ninety days. This is sometimes known as the freeport exemption. This measure would allow laws to be enacted. The laws could provide for an application process to claim this exemption. The laws could require the application to be filed by a certain date. The laws could require certain information to be included with the application. The application would be filed with the county assessor."

The translation: The legislation was authored by Sen. Brian Crain, R-Tulsa, and Rep. Daniel Sullivan, R-Tulsa. The legislation would put a time limit on how long businesses can claim a freeport tax exemption, designed to refund property taxes on business and private property staying in the state for less than 90 days. The legislation would require an application for the exemption completed and filed by a certain date, Crain said.

Jaclyn Houghton is CNHI News Service Oklahoma reporter.