MS SC547

Creates a study committee to examine Mississippi's tax system, including sales taxes, income taxes, privilege taxes, fuel taxes, and the relationship between state and local taxes.

Committee composition includes legislative leaders (President Pro Tempore, Speaker Pro Tempore, and committee chairs), state officials (Treasurer, Finance Director, Auditor), and representatives from the State Tax Commission, Board of Public Accountancy, Mississippi Bar, Supervisors Association, Municipal Association, and three members of the general public.

Committee must submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature during the 2011 Regular Session, including any proposed legislation.

Non-legislative members receive per diem compensation at rates authorized by Mississippi Code Section 25-3-69 and reimbursement for mileage and expenses; legislative members paid from their respective house contingent funds.

Committee dissolves upon presentation of its report to the 2011 Regular Session.