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SCS/SB 645 - Regional jail district commissioners of a district located in Caldwell County, DeKalb County or Daviess County are authorized to place a sales tax on retail sales in the district of 1/8th, 1/4th, 3/8ths, or 1/2 of one percent on the ballot which will provide funding for jail services, jail facilities, court facilities and equipment. The tax requires approval of a majority of voters in the district.

The provisions of this act shall expire on September 30, 2015.

This act is similar to SB 14 (2001) and HB 642 (2001).

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