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MS SB3117

Bill

Status

Failed

4/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

J.P. Wilemon

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Fulton, Mississippi, to levy a tax of up to 3% on gross proceeds from hotel and motel room rentals, applicable to establishments with six or more guest rooms
  • Tax revenue must be dedicated exclusively to promoting tourism and parks and recreation in the City of Fulton and cannot be treated as general fund revenue
  • The Mississippi Department of Revenue collects the tax and retains 3% of proceeds to cover collection costs, remitting the remainder to the city by the 15th of the following month
  • Requires approval by at least 60% of qualified electors voting in a special election, preceded by public notice published once weekly for at least three consecutive weeks
  • Requires separate accounting of tax receipts and expenditures from general and other city funds, with an annual audit by an independent certified public accountant

Legislative Description

City of Fulton; authorize a tax on hotels and motels.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/28/2010

Full Bill Text

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