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MS HB1442

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2011

Primary Sponsor

Percy Watson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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