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MS HB1804

Bill

Status

Failed

4/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Cedric Burnett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Updates statutory references from "State Tax Commission" to "Department of Revenue" and "Chairman" to "Commissioner" throughout the existing gaming fee law

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation3/15/2023

Full Bill Text

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