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MS HB1804
Bill
Status
4/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Cedric Burnett
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AI Summary
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Authorizes Tunica County Board of Supervisors to use gaming revenue derived specifically from sports pool wagering to construct a school within the Tunica County School District
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Requires the Board of Supervisors and Tunica County School District to enter into a memorandum of understanding before any sports pool wagering proceeds can be spent on school construction
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Updates statutory references from "State Tax Commission" to "Department of Revenue" and "Chairman" to "Commissioner" throughout the existing gaming fee law
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Maintains existing gaming fee structure of up to 3.2% of gross gaming revenue, with 64% going to a county special fund that can now include school construction as an authorized expenditure
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Preserves current revenue allocation: 12% for county roads, 12% for education, 10% to Town of Tunica, and 2% for teacher salary supplements and training
Legislative Description
Tunica County; authorize gaming fee distributed to county special fund to be expended for certain purposes.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/1/2023