MississippiStarkville’s restaurant tax law sets a June 2030 expiration date
Starkville’s law sets June 30, 2030 as the expiration date for its 2% restaurant tax, which requires voter approval before first being imposed.
What it does
Starkville’s restaurant tax law expires June 30, 2030. Its 2% tax requires approval from a majority of local voters voting on it before it is first imposed.
Argument forTax revenue could support park improvements, local development, tourism, and Mississippi State University student activities while the law remains in effect.
Argument againstCustomers may pay more for restaurant meals because businesses must add the 2% tax to food and drink prices.
More detail
The law sets June 30, 2030 as the restaurant tax law’s repeal date. The 2% tax covers prepared food and drink sales at Starkville restaurants, including takeout and catering. Before the tax is first imposed, a majority of Starkville voters voting on it must approve it. Schools, hospitals, convalescent homes, nursing homes, and their related food facilities serving students, teachers, patients, visitors, and their families are excluded. The amendment takes effect upon passage. The restaurant tax law is repealed from and after June 30, 2030.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 8Approved by Governor Tate ReevesBecame Law
- Apr 2Enrolled Bill SignedTo Governor
- Apr 2Enrolled Bill Signed
- Mar 31Returned For Enrolling
- Mar 30PassedPassed House
- Mar 25Title Suff Do PassMinor
- Mar 23Referred To Local and Private LegislationMinor
- Mar 20Transmitted To HouseMinor
- Mar 19PassedPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 11Title Suff Do PassMinor
- Feb 3Referred To Local and PrivateIntroduced
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