Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi SB2927: City of Richland; extend repealer on bar and restaurant tourism tax.
Status: Signed into law, April 8, 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 enrolled text, April 2, 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. 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. *SS26/R821* S. B. No. 2927 ~ OFFICIAL ~ L3/5 26/SS26/R821 PAGE 1 (icj\tb) (b) "Bar" means all places, …
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): 52 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: City of Richland
Common questions
- What is SB2927?
- SB2927 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): City of Richland; extend repealer on bar and restaurant tourism tax.
- What does SB2927 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 SB2927?
- Signed into law as of April 8, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor (April 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB2927?
- Rhodes, Brian (R, 36).
- Where is the official record for SB2927?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2927.xml
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