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MS HC38

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Reynolds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Article 14 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to cap local government ad valorem tax rates on real property at 200 mills, except for drainage purposes
  • Requires property owner consent for any ad valorem tax rate exceeding 200 mills imposed by local governments
  • Directs the Mississippi Legislature to establish by general law the method for implementing this provision
  • Scheduled for submission to qualified electors at the November 6, 2018 general election
  • Ballot explanation states the amendment prevents local governments from taxing real property above 200 mills without property owner approval, with drainage tax exemption maintained

Legislative Description

Constitution; amend to prohibit local governments from imposing upon any real property an ad valorem tax rate of more than 200 mills without the consent of the property owners.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/15/2018

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