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MS HB4011

MS HB4011
City of Jackson; extend repealer on CVB, and authorize additional 1% hotel/motel tax 1/2% restaurant tax.

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Introduced
02/18/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
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 From July 1, 2026, To July 1, 2030, 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), an organization responsible for promoting tourism and conventions in Jackson, Mississippi, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030. It also authorizes the City of Jackson to impose an additional 1% tax on hotel and motel room rentals and an additional 1/2% tax on restaurant sales, with the proceeds dedicated to funding the CVB. Importantly, before these additional taxes can be levied, an election must be held where at least 60% of the voting qualified electors must approve the tax.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Referred To Local and Private Legislation (on 02/18/2026)

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