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MS SB3077

Bill

Status

Failed

4/1/2021

Primary Sponsor

Robert Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date from July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2025 for the Town of Sardis, Mississippi's authority to levy taxes on hotels, motels, and restaurants

  • Authorizes a tax of up to 3% on gross proceeds from hotel and motel room rentals and up to 3% on gross proceeds of restaurant sales

  • Tax revenue must be dedicated solely to enhancing tourism, industrial and economic development, and parks and recreational facilities

  • Mississippi Department of Revenue collects the tax and retains 3% for administrative costs, with remaining proceeds paid to the town by the 15th of each month

  • Hotels and motels must have six or more guest rooms to be subject to the tax; hospitals, nursing homes, and school facilities are excluded from the definitions

Legislative Description

Town of Sardis; extend repeal date on hotel, motel and restaurant tax.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/1/2021

Committee Referrals

Local and Private3/4/2021

Full Bill Text

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