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MS HB76

Bill

Status

Failed

6/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Municipalities with a population of 150,000 or more may impose a one cent per gallon excise tax on gasoline and diesel fuel for motor vehicles
  • Tax requires municipal adoption of a resolution declaring intent and calling for an election, with notice published weekly for at least three consecutive weeks and first publication at least 21 days before the election
  • Tax becomes effective only if approved by a majority of qualified electors voting in the election, with the effective date set for the first day of the second month following adoption of the levy resolution
  • Department of Revenue collects and accounts for the tax separately, retaining 1% for administrative costs, and remits proceeds to the municipality by the 15th of the following month
  • Tax proceeds must be placed in a special municipal fund and used solely for repair, maintenance, and reconstruction of roads, streets, and bridges in the municipality

Legislative Description

Fuel tax; authorize certain municipalities to impose after an election to be used for road and bridge repair/maintenance.

Last Action

Died In Committee

6/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/24/2020

Full Bill Text

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