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MS SB2372

Bill

Status

Failed

3/28/2012

Primary Sponsor

Haskins Montgomery

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes county boards of supervisors and municipal authorities to grant a fee-in-lieu of ad valorem taxes for private correctional facilities with a minimum capital investment of $50,000,000.
  • Requires the Mississippi Development Authority to negotiate and give final approval for all fee-in-lieu agreements.
  • Establishes minimum fee-in-lieu at one-third (1/3) of the ad valorem tax levy, including school district taxes, with agreements lasting no more than 10 years.
  • Allows fees to be structured as either a stated fraction/percentage of ad valorem taxes or a fixed dollar amount, whichever is higher.
  • Takes effect July 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Ad valorem taxation; authorize a fee-in-lieu of ad valorem taxes for certain private correctional facility projects.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/28/2012

Full Bill Text

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