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MS HB1442
Bill
Status
2/23/2011
Primary Sponsor
Percy Watson
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AI Summary
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Authorizes counties to levy an additional 3 mills for general support and 3 mills for capital improvements (enlargement, improvement, and repairs) for community or junior colleges beyond the existing 3-mill caps in each category
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Applies to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District, allowing county boards of supervisors to levy an additional 3 mills for maintenance/operations and 3 mills for capital outlay upon request from the college's board of trustees
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Authorizes the City of Meridian to levy an additional 3 mills for maintenance/operations and 3 mills for construction for the Meridian Community College District upon request from its board of trustees
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Prohibits counties or municipalities from reducing the additional millage if levied in connection with any borrowing or debt obligation until that debt is fully redeemed and paid
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Updates terminology throughout relevant Mississippi Code sections to include "community or junior college" rather than just "junior college"
Legislative Description
Community colleges; authorize additional tax levy for improvements and general support.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2011