Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HB4146: City of Richland; extend repealer on bar and restaurant tourism tax.
Status: Failed, April 15, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 938, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 1998, AS LAST AMENDED BY CHAPTER 903, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2022, TO EXTEND THE REPEALER ON THE PROVISION OF LAW THAT AUTHORIZES THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND, MISSISSIPPI, TO IMPOSE A TAX UPON THE GROSS SALES OF BARS AND RESTAURANTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO PERCENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE PROMOTION OF TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION WITHIN THE CITY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
What the bill says
An act to amend chapter 938, local and private laws of 1998, as last amended by chapter 903, local and private laws of 2022, to extend the repealer on the provision of law that authorizes the governing authorities of the city of richland, mississippi, to impose a tax upon the gross sales of bars and restaurants in an amount not to exceed two percent for the purpose of providing funds for the promotion of tourism, parks and recreation within the city; and for related purposes.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 938, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 1998, AS LAST AMENDED BY CHAPTER 903, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2022, TO EXTEND THE REPEALER ON THE PROVISION OF LAW THAT AUTHORIZES THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND, MISSISSIPPI, TO IMPOSE A TAX UPON THE GROSS SALES OF BARS AND RESTAURANTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO PERCENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE PROMOTION OF TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION WITHIN THE CITY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Chapter 938, Local and Private Laws of 1998, as amended by Chapter 981, Local and Private Laws of 1999, as amended by Chapter 960, Local and Private Laws of 2001, as amended by Chapter 923, Local and Private Laws of 2018, as amended by Chapter 903, Local and Private Laws of 2022, is amended as follows: Section 1. As used in this act, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section unless a different meaning is clearly indicated by the context in which they are used: (a) "Governing authorities" means the governing authorities of the City of Richland, Mississippi. *HR43/R2714* H. B. No. 4146 ~ OFFICIAL ~ L3/5 26/HR43/R2714 PAGE 1 (OM\KP) (b) "Bar" means all places, …
Sponsors
- Varner, Lance (R, 62) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died In Committee
- : Suspend from Deadlines by HC 64
- : Referred To Local and Private Legislation
Subjects: City of Richland
Common questions
- What is HB4146?
- HB4146 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): City of Richland; extend repealer on bar and restaurant tourism tax.
- What does HB4146 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend chapter 938, local and private laws of 1998, as last amended by chapter 903, local and private laws of 2022, to extend the repealer on the provision of law that authorizes the governing authorities of the city of richland, mississippi, to impose a tax upon the gross sales of bars and restaurants in an amount not to exceed two percent for the purpose of providing funds for the promotion of tourism, parks and recreation within the city; and for related purposes.
- What is the status of HB4146?
- Failed as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB4146?
- Varner, Lance (R, 62).
- Where is the official record for HB4146?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4146.xml
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