Mississippi 2025 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HC27

Introduced
1/20/25  
Refer
1/20/25  

Caption

Constitution; amend to restore authority to tax Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Plant to Claiborne County.

Impact

If enacted, HC27 would have considerable implications for Claiborne County, providing it with greater financial autonomy and resources from the Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Plant. The legislation aims to ensure that at least seventy percent of the generated tax revenues remain in the county, which advocates believe would enable crucial investments in local public services and infrastructure. This shift could also improve economic conditions in a region that has struggled due to the disproportionate financial impacts attributed to hosting a high-risk facility.

Summary

House Concurrent Resolution 27 (HC27) proposes a significant amendment to Section 112 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 concerning the taxation of the Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Plant. The bill seeks to repeal an existing 1986 provision that currently redistributes tax revenues from the plant away from Claiborne County, which hosts the facility. If passed, the amendment would restore direct taxation authority to Claiborne County, allowing it to retain a majority of the revenues generated, which supporters argue will provide necessary funds for local infrastructure, education, and community development. The proposal is aimed at addressing perceived inequities within the existing tax distribution system that has historically disadvantaged the hosting county.

Contention

While the bill has clear support from those advocating for Claiborne County's interests, there may be contention regarding the redistribution of tax revenues and the implications for state and local government funding. Opponents might argue that altering the taxation framework for specific facilities could set a precedent affecting revenue sharing from other high-risk enterprises within the state. There could also be concerns regarding state-level impacts on budget allocations, particularly if a significant portion of tax revenue is retained locally, potentially reducing available resources for statewide initiatives.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HC15

Constitution; amend to revise the Legislature's authority to limit a county's right to levy taxes on nuclear-powered electrical generating plants.

MS HC9

Constitution; amend to reduce assessment ratio for motor vehicles.

MS HB706

Nuclear generating plants; revise distribution of payments made in-lieu ad valorem taxes.

MS HB625

Nuclear generating plants; revise distribution of payments made in-lieu of ad valorem taxes.

MS HB672

Nuclear generating plants; revise distribution of payments made in-lieu of ad valorem taxes.

MS HB705

Nuclear generating plants; repeal provisions of law that provides ad valorem tax exemption for.

MS HB1501

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Claiborne County with road improvements.

MS HB1231

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Claiborne County with road improvements.

MS HB1504

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Claiborne County with improvements to county library building.

MS HB1502

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Claiborne County with improvement to recreational facilities.

Similar Bills

MS HB1319

Claiborne County Risk Compensation Fund Act; create.

MS HB1318

Nuclear in Lieu Tax Distribution Equity Act; create to revise allocation of Grand Gulf payments.

MS HB1003

Nuclear generating plants; revise distribution of payments made in lieu of ad valorem taxes.

MS HB672

Nuclear generating plants; revise distribution of payments made in-lieu of ad valorem taxes.

MS HB1002

Nuclear generating plants; revise distribution of payments made in lieu of ad valorem taxes.

MS HB706

Nuclear generating plants; revise distribution of payments made in-lieu ad valorem taxes.

MS HB1004

Nuclear generating plants; revise distribution of payments made in lieu of ad valorem taxes.

MS HB625

Nuclear generating plants; revise distribution of payments made in-lieu of ad valorem taxes.