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MS SB2474

Bill

Status

Passed

3/13/2017

Primary Sponsor

Terry Burton

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reenacts sections 57-10-401 through 57-10-445 governing the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation's authority to issue bonds for economic development projects, with provisions varying based on project dates and bond issuance timing.

  • Extends the repeal date for the corporation's bonding authority and related tax credit provisions from October 1, 2017 to October 1, 2022.

  • Maintains tax credit provisions allowing approved companies to receive credits against state income taxes up to the total debt service paid under financing agreements, with limits varying by project inception date.

  • Authorizes job development assessment fees on employee wages (2-6% based on wage level) to support bond retirement, with employees eligible for income tax credits equal to the assessment amount.

  • Amends section 57-10-411 to clarify that the Department of Revenue certifies state income tax liability and tax credits claimed by approved companies within 90 days of tax return filing.

Legislative Description

Mississippi Business Finance Corporation; extend repeal date on authority to issue bonds to finance economic development projects.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/13/2017

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/21/2017
Finance1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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