SB 1207 -- COUNTY SALES TAX REVENUE

SPONSOR:  Mayer (Black)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee on
Local Government by a vote of 12 to 0.

This bill requires that 75% of the general county sales tax
revenue in New Madrid County be distributed to the county and the
remaining 25% be distributed equally among the incorporated
cities, towns, and villages of the county.  Currently, all the
revenue goes to the county.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Income on General Revenue Fund of $0 or
Unknown in FY 2007, FY 2008, and FY 2009.  No impact on Other
State Funds in FY 2007, FY 2008, and FY 2009.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that this is a more efficient means
for the county to distribute revenue.

Testifying for the bill was Senator Mayer.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Julie Jinkens McNitt, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:47 am