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MS HB4114

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Missy Warren McGee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date for the Hattiesburg Tourism Commission from July 1, 2027, to July 1, 2031
  • Continues authorization for a tax of up to 2% on gross proceeds from overnight hotel and motel room rentals in Hattiesburg
  • The seven-member commission is appointed by the mayor and ratified by city council, including representatives from the hotel/motel industry, Chamber of Commerce or Economic Development Foundation, University of Southern Mississippi, and three at-large members
  • Tax proceeds are collected by the Mississippi Department of Revenue (which retains 3% for collection costs) and dedicated solely to tourism promotion, not general city revenues
  • Hotels and motels with 10 or fewer overnight rental units are exempt from the tax

Legislative Description

City of Hattiesburg; extend repealer on tourism commission and hotel/motel tax.

Last Action

Referred To Local and Private Legislation

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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