Mississippi House Bill HB1289

Mississippi 2022 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/17/22
• Refer: 1/17/22
• Failed: 2/1/22

Caption

Fuel taxes; allocate a portion to the City of Jackson to defray costs incurred as a result of being the seat of state government.

Impact

The bill is expected to enhance municipal funding for Jackson, providing a financial resource that could help address specific infrastructural and operational challenges faced by the city. By earmarking a portion of state revenue collected from fuel taxes, Jackson may experience an improvement in its fiscal capacity to support local services and projects directly tied to the state government's operational needs. This could include road maintenance and city facility upkeep, among other municipal responsibilities.

Summary

House Bill 1289 amends Section 27-65-75 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 by allocating 1% of the revenue derived from gasoline and diesel fuel taxes on sales within the city of Jackson. These funds are specifically meant to defray costs incurred by Jackson due to its status as the seat of state government. The legislation essentially creates a designated funding stream to assist the city in managing financial responsibilities tied to hosting state governmental activities.

Contention

There may be points of contention surrounding the bill, particularly from outside Jordan where advocates may argue that such allocations could set a precedent for other cities seeking similar funding. Critics might question whether the allocation of state revenues to a single city is equitable, raising issues about municipal funding disparities. The bill's implications on broader state revenue distribution and potential reactions from other municipalities will be essential to monitor as it is implemented.