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MS SB2927

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Rhodes

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2030 for the City of Richland's authority to impose a tourism tax on bars and restaurants
  • The tax applies to gross sales at bars and restaurants at a rate not exceeding 2%
  • Tax revenue must be used exclusively for promoting tourism, parks, and recreation within the city
  • Originally authorized in 1998 to fund a multipurpose community center building, the tax continued for tourism purposes after that debt was satisfied
  • Requires 60% voter approval in a local referendum before the tourism-related tax can be imposed

Legislative Description

City of Richland; extend repealer on bar and restaurant tourism tax.

Last Action

Title Suff Do Pass

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Local and Private2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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