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HB4011

Jackson Tourism Tax Extension and New Vote

Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 3:37 AM

In one sentence

This bill proposes extending an existing tax on hotels and restaurants in Jackson, Mississippi, adding new taxes to fund the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and requiring a public vote before collecting them.

Extends the expiration date of current tourism laws from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030.
Authorizes an additional tax of 1% on sales at hotels and motels in Jackson.
Authorizes an additional tax of one-half percent (0.5%) on sales at restaurants in Jackson.
Requires a public election to decide if these new taxes can be collected.

Hotels and motels with more than ten rental units located in Jackson, Mississippi.
Restaurants in Jackson that earn at least $100,000 annually from sales or income.
Voters who would decide on the new taxes.

This bill did not pass and died in committee on April 15, 2026.
The new taxes cannot be collected unless voters approve them in an election.
Nonprofit organizations exempt from federal income tax are excluded from the restaurant definition.

Plain language

Repealer: A rule that sets a date when a law stops working or is removed from effect.
Gross proceeds of sales: The total amount of money earned from selling food, drinks, or lodging before any costs are subtracted.

Official record

Validated

City of Jackson; extend repealer on CVB, and authorize additional 1% hotel/motel tax 1/2% restaurant tax.

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