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MS HB1678

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/28/2018

Primary Sponsor

Percy Watson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Hattiesburg city government to levy up to 1% tax on hotel and motel gross room rental proceeds and up to 1% tax on restaurant gross income
  • Requires businesses to collect and remit taxes to the Department of Revenue using the same procedures as state sales taxes, with the Department retaining 3% of proceeds for collection costs
  • Dedicates tax revenue exclusively to promoting tourism, parks, and recreation, with up to 50% available for distribution to University of Southern Mississippi for athletic facility improvements
  • Requires approval by referendum with at least 60% of qualified city electors voting in favor before any tax can be imposed
  • Establishes independent annual auditing of all tax receipts and expenditures, with the act set to expire July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

City of Hattiesburg; authorize additional tax on hotels, motels and restaurants.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/28/2018

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation3/7/2018

Full Bill Text

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