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HB4079Introduced in the House

Jackson County; extend repeal date on county's hotel/motel tourism tax.

Passed

Introduced by Jimmy Fondren, District 111

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

An Act To Amend Chapter 932, Local And Private Laws Of 2015, As Last Amended By Chapter 926, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Repeal Date From July 1, 2026, To July 1, 2030, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon Hotel And Motel Room Rentals In The County With The Revenue From Such Tax Being Used By The Board Of Supervisors For The Promotion Of Tourism Or Paid To The Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention And Visitors Bureau To Be Used For The Promotion Of Tourism On The Mississippi Gulf Coast In The Discretion Of The Board; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Approved by Governor

April 1, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Passed · March 26, 2026

50

Yes

2

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

52 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Referred To Local and Private Legislation

  2. Title Suff Do Pass

  3. Passed

  4. Transmitted To Senate

  5. Referred To Local and Private

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

  7. Passed

  8. Immediate Release

  9. Returned For Enrolling

  10. Enrolled Bill Signed

  11. Enrolled Bill Signed

  12. Approved by Governor

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