Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi SB3158: City of Clinton; extend repealer on authority for tax on restaurants to promote tourism, parks and recreation.
Status: Signed into law, April 8, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 950, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2022, TO EXTEND THE REPEAL DATE ON THE AUTHORITY OF 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, to extend the repeal date on the authority of 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 enrolled text, April 2, 2026:
AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 950, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2022, TO EXTEND THE REPEAL DATE ON THE AUTHORITY OF 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 consumption, whether such food is consumed on the premises or not. *SS26/R1356* S. B. No. 3158 ~ OFFICIAL ~ L3/5 26/SS26/R1356 PAGE 1 (icj\tb) The term "restaurant" does not include any school; hospital; convalescent or nursing home; and restaurant-like facility operated by or in connection with a school, hospital, medical clinic, convalescent or nursing …
Sponsors
- Frazier, Hillman Terome (D, 27) · primary sponsor
- Mumford, Kamesha B. (D, 26)
- Norwood, Sollie B. (D, 28)
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): 50 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: City of Clinton
Common questions
- What is SB3158?
- SB3158 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): City of Clinton; extend repealer on authority for tax on restaurants to promote tourism, parks and recreation.
- What does SB3158 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend chapter 950, local and private laws of 2022, to extend the repeal date on the authority of 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 SB3158?
- Signed into law as of April 8, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor (April 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB3158?
- Frazier, Hillman Terome (D, 27), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB3158?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3158.xml
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