Mississippi 2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 71 — School ad valorem tax levy; authorize levying authority for certain districts to approve, in full or in part, requests for certain increases.

Last action — Died In Committee

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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The bill allows the levying authority for certain school districts to approve or disapprove requests for an ad valorem tax increase up to seven percent.

  • Section 37-57-104

    the levying authority may approve or disapprove, in full or in part, the school board's request for the increased tax levy.

    The levying authority gains discretion to approve or disapprove increased tax requests for municipal separate school districts.

  • Section 37-57-105

    In conformity with the provisions of this act, the levying authority shall have the ability to approve or disapprove the school board's request for tax increases.

    Section 37-57-105 is updated to reflect the new provisions allowing discretion in tax approval.

Action History

  1. Died In Committee

  2. Referred To Ways and Means

Sponsors

  • Chism · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Chism

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (174)

174 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 71?
HB 71 is sponsored by Chism.
What is the current status of HB 71?
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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