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MS SB3068

Bill

Status

Passed

4/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

David Blount

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of Chapter 942, Local and Private Laws of 2014, from July 1, 2017 to July 1, 2021, allowing the City of Byram to continue imposing a tourism tax on hotel and motel room rentals.

  • Authorizes the City of Byram to levy a tax of up to 2% on gross proceeds from hotel and motel room rentals (excluding charges for telephone, laundry, and similar services) to fund tourism, parks, and recreation promotion and events.

  • Requires the city governing authorities to adopt a resolution and hold an election where at least 60% of qualified electors must vote in favor before the tax can be imposed.

  • Mandates that tax proceeds be deposited separately from the general fund, with 3% retained by the Department of Revenue for collection costs, and requires annual independent audits of all receipts and expenditures.

  • Tax revenues must be dedicated exclusively to promoting tourism, parks, and recreation in the city as determined by the city's governing authorities.

Legislative Description

City of Byram; extend repeal date on hotel and motel tax.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/5/2017

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation3/24/2017
Local and Private3/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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