ENGROSSED HOUSE
JOINT
RESOLUTION NO. 1016	By:	Blackwell of the House

			   and

		Marlatt of the Senate

A Joint Resolution relating to foreign trade zones; revoking status of Cimarron County as a foreign trade zone; and declaring an emergency.

WHEREAS, Cimarron County has previously been designated as a Foreign Trade Zone; and
WHEREAS, there have been adverse tax consequences resulting from the designation; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Legislature to reverse the adverse tax consequences by revoking the foreign trade zone status.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 53RD OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:
SECTION 1.     NEW LAW     A new section of law not to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes reads as follows:
The status of Cimarron County, Oklahoma as a foreign trade zone pursuant to any previous designation is hereby revoked.
SECTION 2.  It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
Passed the House of Representatives the 22nd day of February, 2011.

	
Presiding Officer of the House of
	Representatives

Passed the Senate the ____ day of __________, 2011.

	
Presiding Officer of the Senate