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MS HB4011

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date for the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030

  • Authorizes an additional 1% tax on hotel and motel room rentals and an additional 0.5% tax on restaurant sales, on top of the existing 1% tourist and convention tax

  • Requires a voter referendum with 60% approval before the new additional taxes can be imposed

  • Tax revenues fund tourism promotion and convention development activities in Jackson, Mississippi, with proceeds collected by the Department of Revenue and remitted to the CVB

  • Applies to hotels/motels with more than 10 rental units and restaurants with annual gross sales of $100,000 or more located within Jackson city limits

Legislative Description

City of Jackson; extend repealer on CVB, and authorize additional 1% hotel/motel tax 1/2% restaurant tax.

Last Action

Referred To Local and Private Legislation

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation2/18/2026

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