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MS SB2919

Bill

Status

Failed

4/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

Gary Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the June 30, 2015 repeal date on Starkville's Economic Development, Tourism and Convention Tax, allowing the 2% tax on restaurant gross income to continue indefinitely.

  • Updates references from "State Tax Commission" to "Department of Revenue" for tax collection and administration purposes.

  • Maintains the existing distribution formula: 15% to Economic Development Authority, 15% to Visitors and Convention Council, 10% retained by city, 40% to Starkville Park Commission, and 20% to Mississippi State University.

  • Preserves the 3% collection fee retained by the Department of Revenue and requires annual independent audits of all entities receiving tax proceeds.

Legislative Description

City of Starkville; remove repeal date on the city's economic development, tourism and convention tax.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Local and Private3/10/2015

Full Bill Text

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