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MS SB2729

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Chris McDaniel

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Lottery Contingency Act of 2018" to establish procedures for distributing state lottery revenue if a state lottery is enacted
  • Directs that lottery proceeds, after administrative expenses and prize payouts, be distributed to local taxing districts (counties, municipalities, school districts, and other entities that levy ad valorem taxes)
  • Requires distribution of lottery proceeds to each local taxing district based on the proportion of that district's assessed value compared to all local taxing districts statewide
  • Mandates that local taxing districts reduce their millage rates to reflect the amount of lottery revenue received, resulting in equivalent reductions in ad valorem tax collections
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Lottery Contingency Act of 2018; create.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Finance1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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