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MS SB2031

Bill

Status

Passed

3/25/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Branning

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of Louisville, Mississippi's hotel and motel tax from July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2025

  • Authorizes the city to impose a tax of up to 2% on gross proceeds of room rentals at hotels and motels with six or more guest rooms

  • Tax revenue must be dedicated solely to promoting tourism and parks and recreation within the City of Louisville, not general fund use

  • Mississippi Department of Revenue collects the tax and retains 3% for administrative costs before remitting the remainder to the city by the 15th of each following month

  • Requires a Tourism and Economic Advisory Board (composed of a city official, economic development official, and hotel/motel owner) to provide written recommendations before the city can expend the funds

Legislative Description

City of Louisville; extend the hotel and motel tax repeal date to July 1, 2025.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/25/2021

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation3/11/2021
Local and Private1/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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