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MS HB4011
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Bell
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AI Summary
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Extends the repeal date for the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030
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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
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Requires a voter referendum with 60% approval before the new additional taxes can be imposed
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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
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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