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MS HB828
Bill
Status
Failed
2/24/2021
Primary Sponsor
Earle Banks
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AI Summary
- Municipalities with populations of 150,000 or more may impose a one cent per gallon excise tax on retail gasoline and diesel fuel sales
- Tax requires voter approval through municipal election with notice published weekly for at least three consecutive weeks before the election
- Department of Revenue collects the tax and remits proceeds to municipalities by the 15th of each following month, retaining 1% for collection costs
- Tax revenues must be deposited in a separate municipal fund and spent exclusively on repair, maintenance, and reconstruction of roads, streets, and bridges
- Act takes effect July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Fuel tax; authorize certain municipalities to impose after an election to be used for road and bridge repair and maintenance.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/24/2021
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means1/18/2021
Full Bill Text
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