Loading chat...
MS HB1801
Bill
Status
Failed
4/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Manly Barton
Click for details
AI Summary
- Authorizes George County Board of Supervisors to levy a tax up to 3% on gross room rental proceeds from hotels and motels with more than 10 rental units in unincorporated areas
- Authorizes a tax up to 1% on gross sales proceeds from restaurants in unincorporated areas, excluding schools, hospitals, medical clinics, and restaurants with annual gross sales under $25,000
- Tax revenue, less 3% retained by Department of Revenue for collection costs, shall be dedicated solely to funding a sports facility and recreational capital improvement projects
- Requires county to hold a referendum where 60% of voting qualified electors must approve the tax, with notice published weekly for at least 3 consecutive weeks
- Requires separate accounting and annual independent audit of tax receipts and expenditures; act expires July 1, 2027
Legislative Description
George County; authorize tax on hotels/motels and restaurants to fund a sports facility and recreation capital improvement projects.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/1/2023
Committee Referrals
Local and Private Legislation3/14/2023
Full Bill Text
No bill text available