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MS HB1744

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/25/2024

Primary Sponsor

Steve Lott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Lucedale to levy a tax not exceeding 3% on gross proceeds from hotel and motel room rentals, applied to establishments with 6 or more guest rooms
  • Revenue from the tax shall be dedicated solely to parks and recreational capital improvement projects and kept separate from general fund revenues
  • Requires the city to adopt a resolution and hold a public election where at least 60% of qualified voters must approve the tax, with notice published for 3 consecutive weeks
  • Department of Revenue collects and remits the tax monthly (retaining 3% for collection costs), with separate annual audits by independent certified public accountant
  • Act automatically repeals July 1, 2028

Legislative Description

City of Lucedale; authorize election for tax on hotels/motels to fund parks and recreational capital improvement projects.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/25/2024

Committee Referrals

Local and Private3/18/2024
Local and Private Legislation2/28/2024

Full Bill Text

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