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MS SB2016
Bill
Status
1/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Blackmon
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AI Summary
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Counties may, at the discretion of the Board of Supervisors, distribute a portion of highway privilege tax proceeds from buses and property carriers to cities and towns within the county for road or bridge construction, improvement, or repair
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Boards of Supervisors may designate specific road or bridge projects as a condition of distributing funds to cities and towns
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The highway privilege tax applies to commercial motor vehicles, truck-tractors, road tractors, and buses based on gross vehicle weight, with rates ranging from $7.20 for vehicles up to 6,000 pounds to $1,776.00 for vehicles between 80,001-84,000 pounds
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Counties may spend up to 30% of general fund proceeds on road and bridge construction in any fiscal year under existing law
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Effective date is July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Highway privilege tax on buses and carriers of property; allow distribution to cities and towns for roads and bridges.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2023