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MS HB626

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 626 Summary

  • Allocates 1% of fuel tax revenue (gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene) collected within Jackson to the City of Jackson, effective August 15, 2018.

  • Designated funds must be used solely for street construction and repair, and infrastructure maintenance and improvements—not general fund revenue.

  • Payment intended to help Jackson offset ad valorem tax losses from state property ownership and increased infrastructure, law enforcement, and public safety costs as the state capital.

  • Funds are in addition to any other allocations the city receives under existing law.

  • Effective July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Fuel taxes; allocate a portion to the City of Jackson to defray costs incurred as a result of being the seat of state government.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/8/2018

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