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MS HB1671

Bill

Status

Passed

4/4/2022

Primary Sponsor

Manly Barton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of Jackson County's hotel and motel room rental tax from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2026.

  • Maintains the 2% tax rate on overnight room rentals in hotels and motels, which requires approval by 60% of qualified electors in a county referendum.

  • Authorizes the Jackson County Board of Supervisors to use tax revenue for promoting tourism in the county or to pay the Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau for regional tourism promotion, at the board's discretion.

  • Requires the board to provide at least 120 days' notice to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau if it determines funds will no longer be allocated to that bureau.

  • Allows the board to contract with for-profit or not-for-profit organizations for tourism, marketing, and convention promotion services.

Legislative Description

Jackson County; extend repeal date on county's hotel/motel tourism tax and authorize to make certain designation of the use of the tax.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/4/2022

Committee Referrals

Local and Private3/16/2022
Local and Private Legislation2/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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