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MS HC38

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeffery Harness

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 112 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 removing the Legislature's authority to deny or limit counties' rights to levy taxes on nuclear-powered electrical generating plants

  • Eliminates the provision allowing the Legislature to create special valuation, assessment, and levy rules for nuclear plants and to control distribution of revenue from such taxes

  • Restores counties' taxing authority over nuclear plants to be treated the same as other corporate property situated and assessed in the county

  • Requires submission to Mississippi voters at the November 2026 general election for approval

  • Maintains all existing property tax classification ratios (10% for owner-occupied residential, 15% for other real property and personal property, 30% for public utilities and motor vehicles)

Legislative Description

Constitution; amend to revise the Legislature's authority to limit a county's right to levy taxes on certain electrical plants.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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