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MS SB2191
Bill
Status
Failed
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angela Turner-Ford
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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
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