Choctaw County; ad valorem tax on certain property increased

HB 351 authorizes the Choctaw County Commission to increase the ad valorem (property) tax rate by an additional five mills on taxable property for five-year periods. This additional tax revenue would be used exclusively for county public roads and bridges in Choctaw County. The measure requires approval by a majority of qualified voters in a county-wide referendum, which would also approve specific road and bridge projects to be funded. The bill allows the county to issue warrants to finance these projects, using the new tax revenue for repayment. This bill directly affects property owners in Choctaw County, potentially increasing their taxes to fund local infrastructure improvements.