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MS HB1145

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Greg Haney

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport from paying state sales tax on purchases of tangible personal property and services
  • Amends Section 27-65-111 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which governs non-industrial, non-agricultural, and non-governmental sales tax exemptions
  • Adds the Mississippi Aquarium to a list of exempt organizations that includes the Salvation Army, YMCA/YWCA, Junior League of Jackson, Jackson Zoological Park, and Hattiesburg Zoo
  • Does not apply retroactively; any taxes due or accrued before the effective date remain enforceable
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property and services to the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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