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MS SB2965

Bill

Status

Failed

4/20/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Horhn

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Jackson to create special local improvement assessment districts and levy up to 6 mills annually on taxable real property within those districts
  • Districts can be established through two methods: a resolution by governing authorities with a petition signed by 60% of property owners, or through a homeowners association ballot process requiring 60% approval
  • Assessment proceeds fund local improvements including parks, sidewalks, streets, lighting, landscaping, security cameras, private patrol services, and property acquisition/rehabilitation
  • Authorizes the municipality to issue bonds backed solely by the special assessments (not general city funds), with bonds excluded from the city's debt limitations and exempt from state taxation
  • Districts must be dissolved once all activities are completed and debts are satisfied; boundaries or assessment rates can only be modified with 70% property owner approval and a public hearing

Legislative Description

City of Jackson; authorize to create special local improvement taxing districts.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/20/2016

Committee Referrals

Local and Private4/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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