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MS HB495

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • Allocated funds must be dedicated solely to street construction and repair, and infrastructure maintenance and improvements in Jackson.

  • Funds are designated to help the City of Jackson offset ad valorem tax losses from state-owned property and cover increased infrastructure, law enforcement, and public safety costs from being the state capital.

  • Payments to Jackson are in addition to any other funds already allocated to the city under existing law.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2019.

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

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/15/2019

Full Bill Text

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