OKLAHOMA CITY — Sen. Dusty Deevers, R-Elgin, has introduced Senate Joint Resolution 10, the Honoring Our Heroes ballot initiative, a constitutional amendment proposal that would exempt all honorably discharged veterans from property taxes in Oklahoma. If approved by the Legislature, this measure will be placed on the ballot.

“My goal is to make Oklahoma the most desirable state for veterans to live in. This bill goes a long way toward making that goal a reality,” Deevers said. “Oklahoma is and must remain a state that proudly supports our veterans. One important test of the virtue of a society is assessing how it cares for those who have sacrificed so much to protect our safety and freedoms.”

Under current Oklahoma law, 100% disabled veterans already receive a property tax exemption. SJR 10 expands this benefit to include all honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouses, ensuring that every service member who has defended our nation is granted relief from property taxation.

Deevers emphasized that this initiative is more than just a tax policy— it is a statement of gratitude. “Our veterans have sacrificed greatly and often put themselves in harm’s way. It is time we honor their sacrifice by ensuring they can live with dignity in the homes they have worked to build,” Deevers said. “No veteran who has served honorably should have to worry about losing their home due to property taxes. Let all your veteran friends know we are fighting to make Oklahoma the best place to live for those who fought to defend us.”

In addition to SJR10, Senator Deevers also filed the Property Tax Transparency Act (SB679) to make sure property owners know how their property value was determined and how their money was spent, as well as legislation to eliminate the property tax entirely (SJR12 and SB1121).

“Property taxes are a burden that veterans should not have to bear, but additionally, I will be fighting to provide broad property tax relief to Oklahomans,” Deevers said. “Whether it be my bills or SJR3 from Senator Hamilton to exempt seniors from property taxes, or others introduced by Senators Bullard, Murdock, and Standridge, it is past time for property tax reform and momentum is building.”