MS SC567

Creates a study committee to examine Mississippi's tax system and identify tax exemptions that can be eliminated to generate funds for infrastructure and maintenance as recommended by the Mississippi Department of Transportation.

Committee composed of 14 members including legislative leaders (President Pro Tempore of Senate, Speaker Pro Tempore of House), appropriations and finance committee chairs, state officials (State Treasurer, directors of Finance and Administration, Transportation, and Revenue), one taxation attorney designated by The Mississippi Bar, and representatives from supervisors and municipal associations plus three public members appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker.

Committee shall study all forms of state taxation including sales taxes, income taxes, privilege taxes, fuel taxes, and the relationship between state and local taxes, with recommendations to be submitted to the Legislature during the 2018 Regular Legislative Session.

Non-legislative and non-state employee members receive per diem compensation under Section 25-3-69 and mileage reimbursement; legislative members paid from contingent expense funds of their respective houses when Legislature is not in session.

Committee dissolves upon presentation of its report to the 2018 Regular Legislative Session.