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MS SB2910

Bill

Status

Passed

4/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

David Blount

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau and its supporting tax from July 1, 2015 to July 1, 2018.

  • Maintains the 1% tax on gross proceeds of sales from restaurants, hotels, motels, and alcoholic beverages consumed on premises within Jackson city limits to fund the bureau.

  • Requires the City of Jackson governing authorities to adopt a resolution within 60 days declaring intention to continue the tax, with publication in local newspapers for three consecutive weeks.

  • Allows qualified electors to petition for an election on tax continuation if 20% or 1,500 (whichever is less) file written protests within 45-60 days of the resolution adoption.

  • Exempts the tax continuation requirement if revenue has been contractually pledged for debt payment prior to the bill's effective date until such debt is satisfied.

Legislative Description

City of Jackson; extend the repeal date on the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau and the tax that supports it.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/14/2015

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation3/27/2015
Local and Private2/24/2015

Full Bill Text

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