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MS SB3013
Bill
Status
3/29/2017
Primary Sponsor
Tammy Witherspoon
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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