STATE BILLMS HB 1998PASSED

Town of Byhalia; extend date of repeal on town's hotel/motel tax.

An Act To Amend Chapter 944, Local And Private Laws Of 2010, As Last Amended By Chapter 909, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2026, To July 1, 2030, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Town Of Byhalia, Mississippi, To Impose A Tax At A Rate Not To Exceed 2% Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Room Rentals For Hotels Or Motels In The Town; And For Related Purposes.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Apr 1, 2026; 225 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MS HB 1998 · PassedApr 1

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by Governor · Apr 1, 2026

Sponsor

BKBill KinkadeRepresentative · Republican · HD-052Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 1, 2026Approved by Governor

Mar 26, 2026Enrolled Bill SignedSenate

Mar 26, 2026Enrolled Bill SignedHouse

Mar 26, 2026Returned For EnrollingSenate

Mar 26, 2026Immediate ReleaseSenate

Mar 26, 2026PassedSenate

Mar 24, 2026Title Suff Do PassSenate

Mar 20, 2026Referred To Local and PrivateSenate

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Mar 20, 2026Transmitted To SenateHouse

Mar 19, 2026PassedHouse

Mar 18, 2026Title Suff Do PassHouse

Feb 18, 2026Referred To Local and Private LegislationHouse

Recorded votes

House PassedMar 19, 2026 · House · 112 yea · 3 nayPassed

Senate PassedMar 26, 2026 · Senate · 50 yea · 2 nayPassed

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