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MS HB603

MS HB603
Local and private bills proposing to extend local tax for second time; require direct referendum.


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Introduced
01/18/2021
In Committee
01/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/02/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Provide That If A Local And Private Bill Proposes To Extend A Local Tax That Has Been Extended One Time Before The Extension Proposed In The Bill, Then The Bill Shall Provide For A Direct Referendum To Be Held On The Question Of Extending The Tax; To Provide That The Referendum Shall Be Held At The Same Time As The Next Regularly Scheduled Election In The Area; To Provide For An Indirect Referendum On The Continuation Of The Levying Of Such Tax After The Initial Extension; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill requires that any local and private bill proposing to extend a local tax that has been extended one time before must provide for a direct referendum to be held on the question of extending the tax. The referendum must be held at the same time as the next regularly scheduled election in the affected area. Additionally, the bill requires an indirect referendum on the continuation of the tax after the initial extension, where 20% or 1,500 (whichever is less) of the qualified electors can petition for an election on the matter. The tax cannot be continued unless authorized by a majority of the qualified electors voting in the election.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/02/2021)

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