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MS SB2844

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott DeLano

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Diverts 2% of state sales tax revenue collected from activities at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Trust Fund, beginning August 15, 2026

  • Diverts 2% of state sales tax revenue collected from activities at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds to a special fund managed by the Department of Agriculture and Commerce, beginning August 15, 2025

  • Restricts use of diverted funds exclusively to capital improvements or major repairs at each respective facility

  • Requires legislative appropriation before funds can be expended from either special fund

  • Amends Section 27-65-75 of Mississippi Code of 1972, which governs the distribution of sales tax revenue to various state and local entities

Legislative Description

Sales tax revenue; divert 2% from activities at Coast Coliseum and State Fairgrounds for repairs to those entities.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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