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MS HB4091
Bill
Status
5/14/2024
Primary Sponsor
Billy Calvert
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AI Summary
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Extends the repeal date of the Lauderdale County Tourism Commission law from 2025 to October 1, 2028.
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Authorizes the board of supervisors to levy an additional $5.00 per overnight room rental tax on hotels and motels in Lauderdale County for constructing a central sportsplex.
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Requires the additional $5.00 tax to be approved by 60% of voters in a county election scheduled for the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2024.
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Dedicates proceeds from the existing 2.5% hotel/motel tax and new $5.00 tax separately for tourism promotion and sportsplex construction respectively, rather than depositing into the general fund.
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Maintains the Tourism Commission structure with seven members appointed by the Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors, City of Meridian City Council, and Town of Marion Board of Aldermen.
Legislative Description
Lauderdale County; extend repeal date on Tourism Commission and hotel/motel tax, and authorize room occupancy tax.
Last Action
Died In Committee
5/14/2024