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MS SB3115

Bill

Status

Failed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Johnson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes county boards of supervisors in counties wholly within a metropolitan planning organization (MPO) area to impose a special sales tax of up to 1% on goods and services currently taxed at 7% or more under state law
  • Exempts restaurant food and beverage sales and hotel/motel room lodging from the special sales tax
  • Requires approval by at least 60% of voters in an election held on a statewide general election date before the tax can be imposed
  • Tax expires after 4 years unless reauthorized by 60% voter approval in a new election
  • Revenue must be used for road, street and bridge projects, water/sewer/drainage infrastructure, and law enforcement and fire services, with annual independent audits required

Legislative Description

Sales tax; authorize levy of additional 1% by counties within the metropolitan planning area of an MPO.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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