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MS SB3106
MS SB3106City of Jackson; extend repealer on CVB, and authorize additional 1% hotel/motel tax and 1/2% restaurant tax.
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Introduced
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Chapter 909, Local And Private Laws Of 1999, As Last Amended By Chapter 930, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Provisions Of Law That Create The Jackson Convention And Visitors Bureau And Impose A Tax On The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants, Hotels And Motels For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Bureau; To Authorize An Additional Tax Of 1% On The Sales Of Hotels And Motels And 1/2% On The Sales Of Restaurants; To Require That An Election Be Held On The Question Of Whether Such Tax May Be Levied; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill extends the repeal date for the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), which is an organization responsible for promoting tourism and conventions in Jackson, Mississippi, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030. Additionally, it authorizes the City of Jackson to impose an additional 1% tax on hotel and motel room rentals and a 1/2% tax on restaurant sales, on top of existing taxes, to fund the CVB's operations. Before these new taxes can be levied, the city must hold an election where at least 60% of the voters must approve the tax. The bill also clarifies definitions for terms like "hotel," "motel," and "restaurant" within the context of these taxes.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred To Local and Private;Finance (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3106.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/3100-3199/SB3106IN.htm |
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