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MS HB1646

Bill

Status

Passed

4/30/2024

Primary Sponsor

Karl Gibbs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of the City of West Point's authority to levy taxes on hotels, motels, and restaurants from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2028.

  • Authorizes the city to levy a tax of up to 1% on gross proceeds from hotel and motel room rentals and up to 1% on restaurant sales proceeds.

  • Requires tax collection by the Department of Revenue following state sales tax procedures, with 3% of proceeds retained for collection costs and remaining funds paid to the West Point/Clay County Community Growth Alliance.

  • Directs all tax proceeds be used solely for promoting tourism and parks and recreation, with separate accounting and annual independent audits required.

  • Requires city adoption of a resolution and approval by 60% of qualified electors voting in an election before the tax can be imposed.

Legislative Description

City of West Point; extend repealer on authority to levy tax on hotels, motels and restaurants for tourism and parks and recreation.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/30/2024

Committee Referrals

Local and Private4/11/2024
Local and Private Legislation2/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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