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MS HB620
Bill
Status
2/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Sherra Hillman Lane
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 27-39-207 of Mississippi Code to revise the notice requirements for school board advertising of proposed ad valorem tax efforts.
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Requires school boards to publish notices for both proposed increases and decreases in ad valorem millage rates using the same format and procedures (at least 1/4 page, 18-point type, solid black border, published weekly for two weeks prior to budget adoption).
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Exempts school boards from publishing requirements if the proposed ad valorem tax effort will result in no change to the millage rate.
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Establishes a standardized notice form titled "NOTICE OF PROPOSED AD VALOREM TAX EFFORT" that must include current and proposed budget revenue figures, percentage and dollar amounts of ad valorem tax revenue, and specify whether the millage rate will increase or decrease.
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Takes effect July 1, 2010.
Legislative Description
School boards; revise notice form and content of notice required for annual ad valorem tax effort.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2010