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MS SB3113

Bill

Status

Failed

3/29/2019

Primary Sponsor

Willie Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Indianola to impose a special sales tax of up to 1% on gross proceeds of sales and business income taxed at 7% under Mississippi Sales Tax Law.

  • Requires approval by at least 60% of votes cast in a city election before the tax can be imposed, with notice published for three consecutive weeks before the election.

  • Revenue from the tax, minus 3% retained by the Department of Revenue for collection costs, must be placed in a separate fund and used exclusively for repair and replacement of city streets, water mains, and sewer mains.

  • Collection and administration of the tax follows Mississippi Sales Tax Law procedures, with proceeds paid to the city by the 15th of the month following collection.

  • The authorization expires and repeals on July 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

City of Indianola; authorize to impose special sales tax to fund certain infrastructure improvements.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/29/2019

Committee Referrals

Local and Private3/13/2019

Full Bill Text

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