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MS SB2191

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angela Turner-Ford

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands allowable uses of municipal use tax revenue distributions to include sidewalks and construction of buildings, in addition to existing permitted uses for roads, streets, bridges, and building rehabilitation
  • Removes the restriction that prohibited municipalities from using these funds for construction or maintenance of public buildings not integral to the road and bridge system
  • Maintains existing allocation formula: $3 million split equally among all municipalities, with remaining funds divided 50% by population and 50% by sales tax revenue distribution
  • Preserves restrictions prohibiting use of funds for employee salaries, benefits, administrative costs, or contract employees
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Use tax; amend purposes for which special fund monies to municipalities may be expended.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/6/2026
Finance1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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