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MS HB1801

Bill

Status

Failed

4/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Manly Barton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

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

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