Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi SB2926: City of Richland; extend date of repeal on hotel/motel tourism tax.
Status: Signed into law, April 8, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 906, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2018, AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 904, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2022, TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL ON THE PROVISION OF LAW THAT AUTHORIZES THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND, MISSISSIPPI, TO LEVY A 3% TAX UPON THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF ROOM RENTALS FROM HOTELS AND MOTELS WITHIN THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING TOURISM AND PARKS AND RECREATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
What the bill says
An act to amend chapter 906, local and private laws of 2018, as amended by chapter 904, local and private laws of 2022, to extend the date of repeal on the provision of law that authorizes the governing authorities of the city of richland, mississippi, to levy a 3% tax upon the gross proceeds of room rentals from hotels and motels within the city for the purpose of promoting tourism and parks and recreation; and for related purposes.
From the enrolled text, April 2, 2026:
AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 906, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2018, AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 904, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2022, TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL ON THE PROVISION OF LAW THAT AUTHORIZES THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND, MISSISSIPPI, TO LEVY A 3% TAX UPON THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF ROOM RENTALS FROM HOTELS AND MOTELS WITHIN THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING TOURISM AND PARKS AND RECREATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Chapter 906, Local and Private Laws of 2018, as amended by Chapter 904, Local and Private Laws of 2022, is amended as follows: Section 1. As used in this act: (a) "City" means the City of Richland, Mississippi. (b) "Governing authorities" means the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the city. (c) "Hotel" or "motel" means and includes a place of lodging that at any one time will accommodate transient guests on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and that is known to the trade as such, and which is located within the city limits of the city. *SS26/R822* S. B. No. 2926 ~ OFFICIAL ~ L3/5 26/SS26/R822 PAGE 1 (icj\tb) Section 2. (1) For the purpose of providing funds for the purpose of promoting tourism and parks and …
Sponsors
- Rhodes, Brian (R, 36) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Approved by Governor
- : Enrolled Bill Signed
- : Returned For Enrolling
- : Passed
- : Title Suff Do Pass
- : Referred To Local and Private Legislation
- : Transmitted To House
- : Passed
- : Title Suff Do Pass
- : Referred To Local and Private
Votes
- Passed (March 19, 2026): 51 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: City of Richland
Common questions
- What is SB2926?
- SB2926 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): City of Richland; extend date of repeal on hotel/motel tourism tax.
- What does SB2926 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend chapter 906, local and private laws of 2018, as amended by chapter 904, local and private laws of 2022, to extend the date of repeal on the provision of law that authorizes the governing authorities of the city of richland, mississippi, to levy a 3% tax upon the gross proceeds of room rentals from hotels and motels within the city for the purpose of promoting tourism and parks and recreation; and for related purposes.
- What is the status of SB2926?
- Signed into law as of April 8, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor (April 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB2926?
- Rhodes, Brian (R, 36).
- Where is the official record for SB2926?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2926.xml
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