STATE BILLMS HB 4079PASSED

Jackson County; extend repeal date on county's hotel/motel tourism tax.

An Act To Amend Chapter 932, Local And Private Laws Of 2015, As Last Amended By Chapter 926, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Repeal Date From July 1, 2026, To July 1, 2030, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax Upon Hotel And Motel Room Rentals In The County With The Revenue From Such Tax Being Used By The Board Of Supervisors For The Promotion Of Tourism Or Paid To The Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention And Visitors Bureau To Be Used For The Promotion Of Tourism On The Mississippi Gulf Coast In The Discretion Of The Board; 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 4079 · PassedApr 1

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by Governor · Apr 1, 2026

Sponsor

JFJimmy FondrenRepresentative · Republican · HD-111Primary 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 17, 2026Referred To Local and PrivateSenate

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Mar 17, 2026Transmitted To SenateHouse

Mar 16, 2026PassedHouse

Mar 11, 2026Title Suff Do PassHouse

Feb 25, 2026Referred To Local and Private LegislationHouse

Recorded votes

House PassedMar 16, 2026 · House · 114 yea · 1 nayPassed

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

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