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MS SB2927

Bill

Status

Failed

3/29/2017

Primary Sponsor

Chris Massey

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of the hotel and motel room rental tax for the City of Horn Lake from July 1, 2017 to July 1, 2021
  • Authorizes Horn Lake's governing authorities to levy a tax not exceeding $2.00 per overnight room rental in hotels and motels, excluding charges for food, telephone, laundry, and beverages
  • Requires tax revenue to be collected by the Department of Revenue and paid to the city by the 15th of the following month, with funds placed in a special account separate from general funds
  • Mandates annual independent audits of tax revenue receipts and expenditures, with proceeds used exclusively for tourism and economic development promotion
  • Requires approval by 60% of qualified city electors voting in an election before the tax can be imposed

Legislative Description

City of Horn Lake; extend the repeal date on the tax on hotel and motel room rentals.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

3/29/2017

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation2/20/2017
Local and Private1/30/2017

Full Bill Text

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