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MS HB1704

Bill

Status

Failed

2/22/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jarvis Dortch

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a refundable income tax credit for licensed teachers employed by public school districts in "small towns" (municipalities with 5,000 or fewer residents)

  • Provides a $2,500 tax credit for teachers with 3-5 years of consecutive service in a small town school district

  • Increases the credit to $5,000 for teachers with more than 5 years of service in a small town school district

  • Requires teachers to submit documentation verified by the school district superintendent confirming active licensed teacher status and at least 3 consecutive years of service

  • Effective date of January 1, 2017

Legislative Description

"Small Town Teacher Tax Credit Act"; create to authorize an income tax credit to certain licensed teachers.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/22/2017

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/15/2017

Full Bill Text

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