Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HB4170: Town of Raleigh; extend repealer on tax on sales of restaurants for promotion of tourism and parks and recreation.
Status: Signed into law, April 6, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 913, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2022, BY EXTENDING THE DATE OF REPEAL FROM JULY 1, 2022, TO JULY 1, 2030, ON THE PROVISIONS OF LAW THAT AUTHORIZES THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE TOWN OF RALEIGH, 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 TOWN; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
What the bill says
An act to amend chapter 913, local and private laws of 2022, by extending the date of repeal from july 1, 2022, to july 1, 2030, on the provisions of law that authorizes the governing authorities of the town of raleigh, 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 town; and for related purposes.
From the enrolled text, March 31, 2026:
AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 913, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2022, BY EXTENDING THE DATE OF REPEAL FROM JULY 1, 2022, TO JULY 1, 2030, ON THE PROVISIONS OF LAW THAT AUTHORIZES THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE TOWN OF RALEIGH, 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 TOWN; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Chapter 913, Local and Private Laws of 2002, 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) "Town" means the Town of Raleigh, Mississippi. (b) "Governing authorities" means the governing authorities of the Town of Raleigh, Mississippi. (c) "Prepared food" means food prepared on the premises of a restaurant. (d) "Restaurant" means all places within the corporate limits of the town where prepared food and beverages are sold for *HR26/R2752CS* H. B. No. 4170 ~ OFFICIAL ~ L3/5 26/HR26/R2752CS 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
- Tullos, Mark (R, 79) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Approved by Governor
- : Enrolled Bill Signed
- : Returned For Enrolling
- : Passed
- : Title Suff Do Pass
- : Referred To Local and Private
- : Transmitted To Senate
- : Immediate Release
- : Passed
- : Committee Substitute Adopted
Votes
- Passed (March 29, 2026): 48 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Passed (March 26, 2026): 116 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Town of Raleigh
Common questions
- What is HB4170?
- HB4170 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Town of Raleigh; extend repealer on tax on sales of restaurants for promotion of tourism and parks and recreation.
- What does HB4170 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend chapter 913, local and private laws of 2022, by extending the date of repeal from july 1, 2022, to july 1, 2030, on the provisions of law that authorizes the governing authorities of the town of raleigh, 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 town; and for related purposes.
- What is the status of HB4170?
- Signed into law as of April 6, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor (April 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB4170?
- Tullos, Mark (R, 79).
- Where is the official record for HB4170?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB4170.xml
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