MississippiJackson County hotel tax repeal date remains unclear in bill text
Jackson County's introduced bill text would continue authority for a hotel tax, but its printed repeal dates are unclear and the bill died in committee.
What it does
The introduced text prints both July 1, 2026 and July 1, 2030 as the repeal date for Jackson County's hotel tax authority, so the intended end date is unclear. The bill died in committee.
Argument forTourism groups could receive dedicated funding for local promotion if the county levies the tax and directs revenue to them.
Argument againstVisitors could pay more for overnight stays if the county levies the tax, which requires approval from 60% of voters who vote on it.
More detail
The introduced text shows July 1, 2026 and 2030 together as the repeal date. The provision concerns Jackson County's authority to tax overnight hotel and motel room rentals. The bill died in committee, so the proposed text did not become law. The text shows July 1, 2026 and 2030 together but does not clearly establish which date applies.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15Died In CommitteeDied
- Mar 2Referred To Local and PrivateIntroduced
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