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MississippiHB 19972025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

City of Vicksburg; revise definition of restaurant under Vicksburg Economic Recreation and Tourism tax and extend repealer on tax.

Sponsored By: Oscar Denton (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Local and Private LegislationLocal and Private

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Vicksburg veterans groups gain restaurant tax exemption

Nonprofit veterans groups no longer count as restaurants under Vicksburg’s recreation and tourism tax. These include Veterans of Foreign Wars posts, American Legion posts, Army Navy Clubs, and similar nonprofit veterans groups. Their sales are exempt from this local restaurant tax, not from all sales taxes. The change takes effect upon passage and lasts until the tax provisions expire on July 1, 2029.

Vicksburg extends restaurant and hotel tax authority

The law extends Vicksburg’s restaurant and hotel tax authority until July 1, 2029. Each tax is capped at 2% of covered sales or room rentals and is added to customers’ bills. The hotel tax covers establishments with at least six guest rooms. Combined state sales taxes and applicable city and county local taxes cannot exceed 10% for either category. Before imposing a tax, the city must adopt a resolution stating its rate and start date and call an election. At least 60% of voters casting ballots must approve it. The state must receive the certified resolution at least 30 days before the tax starts. Revenue must fund recreation and tourism facilities or related debt payments, not the city’s general fund.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Oscar Denton

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Kevin Ford

    Republican • House

  • Jeffery Harness

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 164 • No: 2

Senate vote • 4/1/2025

Passed

Yes: 49 • No: 0

House vote • 3/27/2025

Passed

Yes: 115 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/17/2025legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/7/2025Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/3/2025House

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    4/2/2025Senate

  5. Passed

    4/1/2025Senate

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/28/2025Senate

  7. Referred To Local and Private

    3/27/2025Senate

  8. Transmitted To Senate

    3/27/2025House

  9. Immediate Release

    3/27/2025House

  10. Passed

    3/27/2025House

  11. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/26/2025House

  12. Referred To Local and Private Legislation

    3/19/2025House

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