MS SB2843

Removes provisions requiring a commission to approve expenditures of special sales tax revenue for municipalities with a population of 150,000 or more.

Allows municipalities to impose up to 1% special sales tax on gross proceeds of sales or gross income from activities taxed at 7% or higher under Mississippi Sales Tax Law.

Requires voter approval by at least three-fifths majority before tax implementation, with election notice published three weeks in advance.

Designates 30% of tax revenue for police, fire protection, emergency road/water/sewage repairs, and remaining 70% for road and street repair projects based on traffic patterns and need.

Section repeals effective July 1, 2014, with the act taking effect July 1, 2010.