MS HB841

Directs State Fiscal Officer to transfer $25,000,000 from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund to the newly created "Mississippi Tourism Recovery Fund - Round 2."

Allocates funds to destination marketing organizations: up to $4,532,480 based on 75% of their 2019 marketing expenditures, and up to $20,467,520 based on their proportion of 2019 tourism visitor contributions (with a $400,000 minimum per organization).

Requires destination marketing organizations to obligate all funds by December 31, 2024 and fully expend them by December 31, 2026, with semi-annual reporting on expenditures and economic impacts to state officials and the Department of Audit.

Creates the "Mississippi Destination Development Fund" for purposes including planning assistance, outdoor venue enhancement, downtown revitalization, public health amenities at tourism attractions, recreational offerings, and wayfinding signage.

Requires recipient organizations to use funds only for eligible marketing activities and comply with federal American Rescue Plan Act regulations, with non-compliant expenditures subject to repayment requirements.