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MS SB3080

Bill

Status

Failed

3/28/2018

Primary Sponsor

John Horhn

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau and its associated tax from July 1, 2018 to July 1, 2022.

  • Maintains the 1% tax on gross proceeds of sales from restaurants, hotels, and motels (with annual revenue of at least $100,000) to fund the bureau's tourism and convention promotion activities.

  • Continues the nine-member bureau governance structure appointed by the mayor with city council confirmation, including representatives from hotels, restaurants, business, arts, education, attractions, and at-large members.

  • Retains provisions for tax collection through the Department of Revenue, with 3% retained for administrative costs and remaining proceeds dedicated solely to convention and tourism programs.

  • Preserves audit requirements, public records transparency, and restrictions on bureau employee conflicts of interest and unauthorized use of bureau vehicles.

Legislative Description

City of Jackson; extend the repeal date on the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau and the tax that supports it.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/28/2018

Committee Referrals

Local and Private3/8/2018

Full Bill Text

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