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MS HC38
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeffery Harness
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Restores counties' taxing authority over nuclear plants to be treated the same as other corporate property situated and assessed in the county
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Requires submission to Mississippi voters at the November 2026 general election for approval
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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