Bill > HB61

This bill authorizes the Webster Parish School Board to levy an additional sales and use tax not exceeding one percent within the parish, subject to voter approval. The proposed tax would be in addition to existing taxes and could be imposed only after a successful election where a majority of qualified voters approve the measure. The tax would apply to retail sales, use, lease, rental, consumption, storage, and distribution of tangible personal property, digital products, and services within the parish. The proposed legislation allows the school board to exceed constitutional tax limitations and would be collected in the same manner as other sales taxes. The tax's specific purpose would be determined by the ballot proposition approved by voters, likely aimed at generating additional funding for the school district. The bill would become effective upon the governor's signature or after the constitutionally prescribed time for bill enactment, with a provision for effectiveness if the legislature overrides a potential gubernatorial veto.

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https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB61&sbi=y