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MS HB297
Bill
Status
Failed
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Ashley Henley
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AI Summary
- Requires local and private bills proposing to extend a local tax for the second time to include provisions for a direct referendum on the tax extension question
- Referendum must be held at the same time as the next regularly scheduled election in the affected governmental entity, locality, or area
- Requires the governing authorities to adopt a resolution declaring intention to continue the tax after the initial extension, describing the tax rate, annual revenue, and purposes
- Resolution must be published once weekly for at least three consecutive weeks, with protest period of 45-60 days after adoption
- If 20 percent or 1,500 qualified electors (whichever is less) file a written protest, an election must be held and the tax continues only if approved by a majority of voters voting in the election
Legislative Description
Local and private bills proposing to extend local tax for second time; require direct referendum.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019
Committee Referrals
Local and Private Legislation1/14/2019
Full Bill Text
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