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MS SB2913

Bill

Status

Failed

4/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

Videt Carmichael

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Quitman to impose a special sales tax of up to 1% on gross proceeds of sales taxed at 7% or more under Mississippi Sales Tax Law, subject to voter approval.

  • Election on the proposed tax must be held on November 4, 2015, and requires approval by at least three-fifths of qualified electors voting in the election.

  • Exempts the same sales categories as the Mississippi Sales Tax Law (Sections 27-65-19, 27-65-101, 27-65-103, 27-65-105, 27-65-107, 27-65-109, and 27-65-111).

  • Revenue collected shall be deposited into a special municipal fund separate from the general fund and used exclusively for additions and improvements to the city's sports complex.

  • Department of Revenue retains 3% of tax proceeds for collection costs and must remit payments to the city by the 15th day of the month following collection.

Legislative Description

City of Quitman; authorize the imposition of a sales tax to fund additions and improvements to the city's sports complex.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Local and Private3/4/2015

Full Bill Text

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