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MS HB1006
Bill
Status
2/27/2013
Primary Sponsor
Mark Baker
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AI Summary
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Authorizes Mississippi municipalities to impose a special sales tax of up to 1% on goods and services already taxed at 7% or more under state sales tax law
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Requires approval by at least 3/5 of voters in a local election before the tax can be implemented, with mandatory public notice published for three consecutive weeks prior to the vote
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Exempts restaurant food and beverage sales, hotel/motel lodging, food for human consumption, and cable/internet services from the special tax
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Restricts tax revenue expenditure to road and street repair/reconstruction, and water, sewer, and drainage projects, with all expenditures requiring Mississippi Development Authority approval
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Mandates annual independent audits of tax revenue and requires the tax to be discontinued upon project completion and debt repayment; the entire act repeals on July 1, 2034
Legislative Description
Citizens for Economic Development Act; create.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/27/2013