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HB1855Introduced in the House

City of Laurel; extend repeal date on hotel and motel tax.

Failed

Introduced by Donnie Scoggin, District 89

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

An Act To Amend Chapter 925, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2026, To July 1, 2036, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Laurel, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax In An Amount Not To Exceed Three Percent Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Hotels And Motels Derived From Room Rentals For The Purpose Of Generating Revenue To Promote Tourism; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Died In Committee

April 15, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred To Local and Private Legislation

  2. Suspend from Deadlines by HC 64

  3. Died In Committee

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