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MS HB1754
City of Jackson; authorize increase hotel/motel tax to provide funding for Jackson Convention Center.
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Introduced
03/15/2022
03/15/2022
In Committee
03/21/2022
03/21/2022
Crossed Over
03/18/2022
03/18/2022
Passed
Dead
04/05/2022
04/05/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Chapter 1019, Local And Private Laws Of 2004, To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Jackson, Mississippi, To Levy An Additional Tax In An Amount Not To Exceed One Percent On Hotels And Motels For The Purpose Of Providing Additional Funding To Support The Jackson Convention Center; To Require That The Levy Of The Additional Tax May Be Imposed Only If Approved At An Election By 60% Of Those Voting; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the governing authorities of the City of Jackson, Mississippi to levy an additional tax of up to 1% on hotel and motel rooms for the purpose of providing additional funding to support the Jackson Convention Center. The levy of the additional tax is subject to approval by 60% of voters in an election. The bill also provides details on the use of the tax revenue, the administration and oversight of the funds, and the conditions for repealing the tax.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Earle Banks (D)*,
Christopher Bell (D)*,
Ronnie Crudup (D)*,
Debra Gibbs (D)*,
De'Keither Stamps (D)*,
Zakiya Summers (D)*,
Shanda Yates (I)*,
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 04/05/2022)
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