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HB 95

Sales tax; create diversion to the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brent Powell

Mississippi HB 95 would redirect sales tax revenue to the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District for dedicated water infrastructure funding but died in committee.

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Bill Summary · HB 95

Legislative bill overview

HB 95 proposed to create a diversion of sales tax revenue to the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District in Mississippi. The bill would have redirected a portion of state sales tax collections specifically to fund this water utility district's operations or infrastructure projects.

Why is this important

Water infrastructure funding is critical for public health and economic development. Redirecting sales tax revenue creates a dedicated funding stream for water district operations, which could improve service reliability and capital improvements, though it reduces general revenue available for other state programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue impact: Diverting sales tax reduces general fund revenue available for education, healthcare, and other state services
  • Regional vs. statewide fairness: Creating a dedicated revenue stream for one specific district raises questions about equitable treatment of other water systems and regions
  • Fiscal sustainability: Tying water district funding to sales tax creates vulnerability to economic downturns when sales tax revenues decline

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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