Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HB4012: City of Clinton; extend repeal date on restaurant tax.
Status: Failed, April 15, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 950, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2022, BY EXTENDING THE DATE OF REPEAL FROM JULY 1, 2026, TO JULY 1, 2030, ON THE PROVISION OF LAW THAT AUTHORIZES THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI, TO LEVY A 2% TAX UPON THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES OF RESTAURANTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO PROMOTE TOURISM AND PARKS AND RECREATION WITHIN THE CITY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
What the bill says
An act to amend chapter 950, local and private laws of 2022, by extending the date of repeal from july 1, 2026, to july 1, 2030, on the provision of law that authorizes the governing authorities of the city of clinton, mississippi, to levy a 2% tax upon the gross proceeds of sales of restaurants for the purpose of providing funds to promote tourism and parks and recreation within the city; and for related purposes.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 950, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2022, BY EXTENDING THE DATE OF REPEAL FROM JULY 1, 2026, TO JULY 1, 2030, ON THE PROVISION OF LAW THAT AUTHORIZES THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI, TO LEVY A 2% TAX UPON THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES OF RESTAURANTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO PROMOTE TOURISM AND PARKS AND RECREATION WITHIN THE CITY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Chapter 950, Local and Private Laws of 2022, is amended as follows: Section 1. As used in this act, the following terms have the meanings ascribed to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (a) "City" means the City of Clinton, Mississippi. (b) "Governing authorities" means the governing authorities of the City of Clinton, Mississippi. (c) "Prepared food" means food prepared on the premises of a restaurant. (d) "Restaurant" means all places within the corporate limits of the city where prepared food and beverages are sold for *HR26/R2423* H. B. No. 4012 ~ OFFICIAL ~ L3/5 26/HR26/R2423 PAGE 1 (OM\KW) consumption, whether such food is consumed on the premises or not. The term "restaurant" does not include any school; hospital; convalescent or nursing home; and restaurant-like facility operated by …
Sponsors
- Mansell, Clay (R, 56) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died In Committee
- : Suspend from Deadlines by HC 64
- : Referred To Local and Private Legislation
Subjects: City of Clinton
Common questions
- What is HB4012?
- HB4012 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): City of Clinton; extend repeal date on restaurant tax.
- What does HB4012 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend chapter 950, local and private laws of 2022, by extending the date of repeal from july 1, 2026, to july 1, 2030, on the provision of law that authorizes the governing authorities of the city of clinton, mississippi, to levy a 2% tax upon the gross proceeds of sales of restaurants for the purpose of providing funds to promote tourism and parks and recreation within the city; and for related purposes.
- What is the status of HB4012?
- Failed as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB4012?
- Mansell, Clay (R, 56).
- Where is the official record for HB4012?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4012.xml
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