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MS SB2928

Bill

Status

Failed

4/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Brice Wiggins

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the tax rate on restaurant gross sales from 1% to 2% in the City of Gautier, Mississippi.
  • Increases the tax rate on hotel and motel room rental gross sales from 1% to 2% in the City of Gautier, Mississippi.
  • Extends the repeal date of the tax authorization from July 1, 2016 to July 1, 2036.
  • Tax revenue must be deposited in a special fund and expended solely for improving parks and recreation facilities for tourism and economic development purposes.
  • Requires voter approval through an election where 60% of qualified electors must vote in favor of the tax before implementation.

Legislative Description

City of Gautier; increase hotel/motel tax and extend repeal date.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/4/2013

Committee Referrals

Local and Private3/22/2013

Full Bill Text

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