MS SB3015

Levies a 0.4% tax on hotel and motel room rentals, with proceeds deposited into the State Highway Fund.

Increases gasoline excise tax by 12 cents per gallon (from 18¢ to 30¢) and undyed diesel fuel excise tax by 12 cents per gallon (from 18¢ to 30¢), with reduced rates after a specified date when highway programs are completed.

Increases annual tax on electric vehicles from $150 to $200 and on hybrid vehicles from $75 to $100, with annual adjustments based on inflation.

Creates a Public Education Fund to replace the Lottery Proceeds Fund, transferring all existing lottery proceeds; amounts exceeding $80 million annually are directed to the Education Enhancement Fund.

Effective July 1, 2020.