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MS SB3106

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Hillman Frazier

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date for the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2030
  • Authorizes an additional 1% tax on hotel and motel room rentals in Jackson, Mississippi, beyond the existing 1% tourist and convention tax
  • Authorizes an additional 0.5% tax on restaurant sales in Jackson, beyond the existing 1% tax
  • Requires a public election where 60% of qualified voters must approve before the new additional taxes can be levied
  • Tax revenues fund tourism and convention promotion activities administered by the nine-member Jackson CVB board, with collections processed through the Mississippi Department of Revenue

Legislative Description

City of Jackson; extend repealer on CVB, and authorize additional 1% hotel/motel tax and 1/2% restaurant tax.

Last Action

Referred To Local and Private;Finance

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Local and Private2/16/2026

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