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MS SB2625

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Horhn

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allocates 2% of fuel tax revenue (gasoline, diesel, and kerosene) collected within Jackson, Mississippi to the City of Jackson beginning August 15, 2012.

  • Money allocated to Jackson must be dedicated solely to street construction and repair, and infrastructure maintenance and improvements.

  • Payment to Jackson is intended to offset ad valorem tax losses from state-owned property and to help defray increased infrastructure, law enforcement, and public safety costs incurred as the state capital.

  • Allocation is in addition to any other funds already distributed to Jackson under other provisions of law.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Fuel taxes; allocate a portion to the City of Jackson to defray costs incurred as a result of being the seat of state government.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

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