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MS HB1071
Bill
Status
Failed
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Charles Busby
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AI Summary
- Brings forward existing Mississippi fuel tax statutes for possible amendment, including the Gasoline Excise Tax Law, Special Fuel Tax Law, and fuel tax distribution provisions
- Current gasoline excise tax rate is 18 cents per gallon, scheduled to reduce to 14.4 cents per gallon after certain transportation projects are completed
- Current undyed diesel fuel tax rate is 18 cents per gallon, scheduled to reduce to 14.75 cents per gallon after specified conditions are met
- Tax reductions are triggered when the Mississippi Transportation Commission certifies completion of the highway program under Section 65-3-97 and the Gaming Counties Infrastructure Program, and all related bond obligations are satisfied
- U.S. government, state and local governments, school districts, and volunteer fire departments are exempt from portions of fuel taxes exceeding base rates (e.g., exempt from 5.4 cents of gasoline tax above 9 cents per gallon)
Legislative Description
Motor fuel taxes; bring forward certain sections.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022
Committee Referrals
Transportation1/17/2022
Full Bill Text
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