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MS HB4170

Bill

Status

Passed

4/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Tullos

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030, for the Town of Raleigh, Mississippi's authority to levy a 2% tax on restaurant sales

  • Tax applies to gross proceeds of sales from restaurants selling prepared food and beverages within the town's corporate limits

  • Revenue generated must be used exclusively to promote tourism and parks and recreation within the Town of Raleigh

  • Tax proceeds must be kept in a separate fund from general revenues and audited annually by an independent certified public accountant

  • Original authorization was established under Chapter 913, Local and Private Laws of 2002, requiring 60% voter approval to implement

Legislative Description

Town of Raleigh; extend repealer on tax on sales of restaurants for promotion of tourism and parks and recreation.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Local and Private3/26/2026
Local and Private Legislation3/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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