MS HB1378

Expands the definition of "qualified resort area" under Mississippi's Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to include facilities located in municipalities where U.S. Highway 45 and U.S. Highway 84 intersect, that serve as a county seat in a county that has voted to remain under dry law

Requires a local election before the governing authorities can designate areas where such qualified resort facilities may be located, with at least 20% of qualified voters petitioning to trigger the election

Mandates 30 days' notice to qualified electors before the election, with voters choosing "FOR" or "AGAINST" the establishment of qualified resort areas

Allows qualified resort areas to be established only if a majority of voters approve, with elections limited to once per year

Requires submission of the act to the U.S. Attorney General or U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia under the Voting Rights Act of 1965 before taking effect