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MS SB2139
Bill
Status
Failed
5/14/2024
Primary Sponsor
Angela Turner-Ford
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AI Summary
- Extends the repeal date of Chapter 957, Local and Private Laws of 2012 from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2028 for West Point, Mississippi's authority to levy taxes on hotels, motels, and restaurants
- Authorizes West Point's governing authorities to levy up to 1% tax on gross proceeds from hotel and motel room rentals and up to 1% tax on restaurant sales
- Requires 60% voter approval in a municipal election before the tax can be imposed, with at least three weeks' notice published in local newspapers
- Dedicates tax proceeds (less 3% retained by Department of Revenue for collection costs) to the West Point/Clay County Community Growth Alliance for tourism and parks and recreation purposes
- Requires separate accounting and annual independent audits of tax revenues and expenditures
Legislative Description
City of West Point; extend repealer on authority to levy tax on hotels, motels and restaurants for tourism and parks & rec.
Last Action
Died In Committee
5/14/2024
Committee Referrals
Local and Private1/25/2024
Full Bill Text
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