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MS HB501

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

John Moore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires municipalities and counties to calculate a "revenue-neutral" millage rate when assessed property valuations increase, reducing the millage rate so that projected revenue for the next fiscal year equals the current year's revenue

  • Uses this reduced millage rate as the baseline for determining whether a proposed tax levy constitutes an increase from the previous year, rather than using the actual prior year millage rate

  • Applies the revenue-neutral calculation requirement to general municipal taxes, county road and bridge levies, and all other county ad valorem tax levies subject to the existing 10% annual increase limitation

  • Maintains existing requirements that any proposed rate or levy increase from the previous fiscal year must be publicly advertised in accordance with state law

  • Effective date of July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Ad valorem tax; require cities/counties to reduce millage rate for purposes of proposed increase where assessed value increases.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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