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MS SB3201
Bill
AI Summary
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Extends the repeal date of Jackson County's 2% hotel and motel room tax from July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2026
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Broadens the purpose of the tax revenue from exclusively funding the Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau to generally promoting tourism and tourism-related activities within Jackson County
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Grants the Board of Supervisors discretion to allocate tax proceeds to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau, other tourism promotion entities, or for-profit/not-for-profit organizations providing tourism marketing services
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Requires the Board to provide at least 120 days' notice to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau before terminating its funding, with the option to withdraw the determination during that period
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Specifies that tax proceeds cannot be treated as general fund revenues and must be dedicated solely to tourism promotion purposes
Legislative Description
Jackson County; repurpose and extend repeal date on tourism tax on hotels and motels.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/5/2022