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MS HB1319
Bill
Status
Failed
4/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Jones
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AI Summary
- Extends the repeal date of Pascagoula's hotel, motel, and bed and breakfast room rental tax from July 1, 2011 to July 1, 2014
- Authorizes the city's governing authorities to levy a tax not exceeding 3% on gross proceeds from room rentals, subject to voter approval in a referendum requiring 60% affirmative votes
- Tax proceeds must be dedicated solely to tourism, economic development, and recreation purposes and kept separate from general fund revenues
- Requires annual independent certified public accountant audits of all receipts and expenditures from the tax fund
- Tax collection follows state sales tax procedures under Mississippi Code Chapter 65, Title 27, with payments to the city by the 15th of each month
Legislative Description
City of Pascagoula; extend repealer on city's hotel and motel tax.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/7/2011
Full Bill Text
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