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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Chapter 925, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2026, To July 1, 2036, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Laurel, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax In An Amount Not To Exceed Three Percent Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Hotels And Motels Derived From Room Rentals For The Purpose Of Generating Revenue To Promote Tourism; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill extends the repeal date for a law that allows the City of Laurel, Mississippi, to collect a tax of up to three percent on the gross proceeds from hotel and motel room rentals. This tax, which is intended to generate revenue for tourism promotion, was originally set to expire on July 1, 2026, but this bill pushes that repeal date back to July 1, 2036, effectively extending the authorization for the tax by an additional ten years. The bill also clarifies that this tax can be used for various tourism-related expenses, including staffing, facility improvements, public safety for tourism, and advertising campaigns.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred To Local and Private Legislation (on 02/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1855.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1800-1899/HB1855IN.htm |
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