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MS SB3056

Bill

Status

Failed

3/29/2017

Primary Sponsor

David Blount

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Jackson's governing authorities to establish special local improvement assessment districts and levy an annual special assessment of up to 6 mills on taxable real property within those districts.

  • Requires either adoption of a resolution with 60% property owner approval or a ballot referendum process with 60% owner approval; boundaries cannot be modified or assessments increased without 70% owner approval and public hearing.

  • Permits assessment proceeds to fund local improvements including parks, sidewalks, streets, security equipment, private patrol services, and related planning and administrative costs.

  • Authorizes issuance of bonds payable solely from special assessment revenue without voter approval, outside municipal debt limitations, and establishes that bond proceeds and income are exempt from state taxation.

  • Allows delegation of authority to urban renewal agencies or redevelopment authorities and permits homeowners associations to manage improvements; districts may be dissolved when planned activities are complete and all debts are satisfied.

Legislative Description

City of Jackson; authorize to create special local improvement taxing districts.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

3/29/2017

Committee Referrals

Local and Private3/13/2017

Full Bill Text

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