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MS SB2963

Bill

Status

Passed

3/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Brice Wiggins

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of Pascagoula's hotel, motel, and bed-and-breakfast room rental tax from July 1, 2014 to July 1, 2017
  • Authorizes the city's governing authorities to levy and collect a tax not to exceed 3% of gross proceeds from room rentals, with proceeds dedicated solely to promoting tourism, economic development, and recreation
  • Requires a referendum with at least 60% voter approval before the tax can be imposed, with notice published for three consecutive weeks before the election
  • Mandates separate accounting and annual independent audits of tax revenues and expenditures, with audit costs paid from the collected tax funds
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

City of Pascagoula; extend the repeal date on the city's hotel and motel tax.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/21/2014

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation3/11/2014
Local and Private2/19/2014

Full Bill Text

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