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MS SB2908

Bill

Status

Passed

6/29/2020

Primary Sponsor

Angela Turner-Ford

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of Chapter 957, Local and Private Laws of 2012 from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2024, maintaining West Point's authority to levy taxes on hotels, motels, and restaurants.

  • Authorizes West Point's governing authorities to levy up to 1% tax on gross proceeds from hotel and motel room rentals and up to 1% tax on gross proceeds from restaurant sales.

  • Requires a city resolution and voter approval (60% majority) before any tax can be imposed, with notice published in local newspapers at least 21 days before the election.

  • Directs tax proceeds (minus 3% retained by Department of Revenue for collection costs) to the West Point/Clay County Community Growth Alliance for tourism and parks and recreation purposes only.

  • Requires separate accounting and independent certified public accountant audits of all receipts and expenditures related to the tax funds.

Legislative Description

City of West Point; extend repealer on authority to levy tax on hotels, motels and restaurants.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

6/29/2020

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation6/12/2020
Local and Private3/5/2020

Full Bill Text

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