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MO HB2687

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Paul Fitzwater

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the expiration date for regional jail district sales tax authority from September 30, 2015 to September 30, 2027

  • Regional jail district commissions may impose sales taxes of 1/8%, 1/4%, 3/8%, or 1/2% on retail sales to fund jail services and court facilities

  • Sales tax imposition requires majority approval by district voters at an authorized election

  • Removes requirement for state treasurer authorization for the director of revenue to make refunds from the trust fund for erroneous payments

  • Tax revenue must be deposited in a special trust fund used solely for jail services and court facilities/equipment

Legislative Description

Extends the authority of regional jail districts to impose a sales tax until September 30, 2027

Last Action

Referred: Local Government(H)

3/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Local Government3/30/2016

Full Bill Text

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