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MS SB3013

Bill

Status

Failed

3/29/2017

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Witherspoon

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of McComb, Mississippi to impose a special sales tax of up to 1% on gross proceeds of sales and business income taxed at 7% under state sales tax law.

  • Requires approval by at least 60% of votes cast in a city election before the tax can be imposed, with notice published in local newspapers for at least three consecutive weeks.

  • Revenue from the special sales tax must be placed in a separate fund and used solely for establishing storm drainage or sewerage systems, and constructing, repairing, or reconstructing roadways, sidewalks, driveways, parkways, walkways, or public parking facilities.

  • The Department of Revenue collects the tax and retains 3% to cover collection costs, then distributes remaining proceeds to the city by the 15th of the following month.

  • Tax applies to all sales and business activities within McComb except those already exempted under Mississippi Sales Tax Law or subject to other local taxes.

Legislative Description

City of McComb; authorize the imposition of a sales tax to fund infrastructure projects.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/29/2017

Committee Referrals

Local and Private2/13/2017

Full Bill Text

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