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MS HB4091

Bill

Status

Failed

5/14/2024

Primary Sponsor

Billy Calvert

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of the Lauderdale County Tourism Commission law from 2025 to October 1, 2028.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Local and Private4/18/2024
Ways and Means4/2/2024

Full Bill Text

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