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MS SB3401

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bart Williams

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Town of Ackerman, Mississippi to levy a 2% tax on gross sales of restaurants selling prepared food and beverages
  • Requires a local election where 60% of voters must approve the tax before it can be implemented
  • Tax revenue must be deposited in a special fund separate from general funds and used exclusively to promote tourism and parks and recreation
  • Excludes schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and medical clinic food facilities from the restaurant tax
  • The Mississippi Department of Revenue will collect the tax alongside state sales taxes and remit proceeds to the town monthly
  • Act expires July 1, 2030

Legislative Description

Town of Ackerman; authorize a tax on restaurants to promote tourism, parks and recreation.

Last Action

Referred To Local and Private;Finance

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Local and Private3/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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