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MS HB1891

Bill

Status

Passed

3/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brent Anderson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of the Hancock County Tourism Development Bureau from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2029

  • Continues the hotel and motel tax of up to 2% on gross proceeds from room rentals (for stays of 90 days or less) to fund tourism promotion in Hancock County

  • Maintains the nine-member Tourism Development Bureau structure with appointments from the Board of Supervisors, Cities of Bay St. Louis and Waveland, and the Hancock County Chamber of Commerce

  • Tax proceeds, after a 3% Department of Revenue collection fee, must be used solely for promoting tourism and tourism-related activities through either the Hancock County Tourism Bureau or the Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau

  • Exempts complimentary rooms provided by casinos and nontaxable rooms from the tax

Legislative Description

Hancock County; extend the date of repeal on the Hancock County Tourism Development Bureau and hotel/motel tax.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Local and Private3/13/2025
Local and Private Legislation2/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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