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MS HB184
Bill
Status
Failed
2/23/2011
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Horne
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AI Summary
- Municipalities must pass an ordinance describing proposed improvements, services, and timeline before annexing unincorporated territory
- Municipalities are prohibited from levying or collecting ad valorem taxes in newly annexed areas until the services promised in the annexation ordinance are actually provided
- The tax prohibition statement must be included in both the municipal annexation ordinance and the petition filed with chancery court
- Annexed territory does not become subject to municipal ad valorem taxation until promised services are delivered, distinguishing it from newly created municipalities which become taxable on the next tax lien date
- Effective date: July 1, 2011
Legislative Description
Annexed territory; prohibit municipality from levying ad valorem taxes until services are provided.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2011
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