Mississippi 2023 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2891

Introduced
1/23/23  
Refer
1/23/23  

Caption

City of Baldwyn; extend repealer on hotel/motel & restaurant tourism tax.

Impact

The extended tax authority provides financial resources specifically earmarked for tourism promotion and initiatives aimed at attracting retirees, potentially bolstering local economic growth. By doing this, SB2891 allows the City of Baldwyn to collect dedicated tax revenues that can be utilized to foster improvements in local amenities, marketing strategies for tourism, and other targeted developmental initiatives.

Summary

Senate Bill 2891 seeks to amend Chapter 1017 of the Local and Private Laws of 2004 by extending the repeal date for the authority of the City of Baldwyn to levy a tax on hotel room rentals and sales from restaurants and convenience stores. This tax is aimed at promoting tourism and encouraging retired persons to either stay in or relocate to the Baldwyn area. It allows for a tax rate not exceeding two percent on the gross proceeds from room rentals and prepared food and drink sales. The existing tax is set to continue until a specified repeal date unless otherwise protested by the community.

Contention

Notably, the bill includes provisions for public protest against the new tax imposition, allowing local residents to file objections. If a sufficient number of qualified electors (20% or 1500 individuals, whichever is lower) submit written protests, a public election will then determine if the tax will continue. This element introduces a democratic check, ensuring that the decision to levy taxes does not occur without local support, thus reflecting the community's priorities and sentiments.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB1197

City of Baldwyn; extend date of repeal on tax for hotels, motels, restaurants and convenience stores.

MS SB3153

City of Pearl; extend repealer on hotel/motel & restaurant tourism tax.

MS SB3058

City of Petal; extend repealer on hotel/motel and restaurant/bar tourism taxes.

MS SB2139

City of West Point; extend repealer on authority to levy tax on hotels, motels and restaurants for tourism and parks & rec.

MS SB2960

City of Grenada; extend repealer on hotel/motel & restaurant tourism tax.

MS HB1646

City of West Point; extend repealer on authority to levy tax on hotels, motels and restaurants for tourism and parks and recreation.

MS HB1523

City of Saltillo; authorize tourism tax on hotels, motels and restaurants.

MS HB1719

City of Houston; extend repealer on hotel/motel and restaurants tax for tourism, parks and recreation.

MS SB2001

City of Houston; extend repeal date for tax on restaurants, hotels and motels for tourism and parks and recreation.

MS HB1720

City of Pontotoc; extend repealer on authority to levy tax on hotels, motels and restaurants.

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