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MS SB2798

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Dawkins

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 11-51-77 of the Mississippi Code to modify appeal bond requirements for tax assessment decisions made by boards of supervisors or municipal authorities.

  • Sets appeal bond amount between a minimum of $100.00 and maximum of $10,000.00, replacing the previous requirement of double the amount in dispute.

  • Applies to persons appealing tax assessment decisions within 10 days after the adjournment of the meeting where the decision was made.

  • Exempts government entities (county attorney, district attorney, or Attorney General) from posting bond when appealing tax assessments on behalf of the state, county, or municipality.

  • Effective July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Appeal bond; set the maximum amount for appeals from decisions of local governments as to taxes.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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