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MS SB3118

Bill

Status

Failed

4/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

Bill Stone

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Town of Byhalia, Mississippi, to levy a tax of up to 2% on gross proceeds from hotel and motel room rentals, applying to establishments with six or more guest rooms
  • Revenue must be dedicated exclusively to promoting tourism and parks and recreation, 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 Byhalia by the 15th of the following month
  • Requires a local election before the tax can take effect, with approval from at least 60% of qualified electors who vote; notice must be published for three consecutive weeks prior to the election
  • Funds must be accounted for separately from general and other town funds and audited annually by an independent certified public accountant

Legislative Description

Town of Byhalia; authorize a tax on hotels and motels.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/28/2010

Full Bill Text

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