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MS HB1582

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Bryant Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Durant, Mississippi governing authorities to levy a 2% tax on gross proceeds from sales at restaurants, bars, and beer/wine/alcoholic beverage retailers
  • Tax revenue must be used exclusively to promote tourism and parks and recreation within the city
  • Requires a public election where 60% of qualified city electors must vote in favor before the tax can be imposed
  • Tax collection follows state sales tax procedures through the Mississippi Department of Revenue, with proceeds paid to the city monthly and accounted for in a separate special fund
  • Act automatically repeals on July 1, 2027

Legislative Description

City of Durant; authorize tourism tax on restaurants and alcoholic beverages.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation2/9/2023

Full Bill Text

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