# Mississippi HB 4059: City of Fulton; extend repeal date on restaurant tax and authorize issuance of bonds for tourism and parks and recreation.

Mississippi HB 4059, City of Fulton; extend repeal date on restaurant tax and authorize issuance of bonds for tourism and parks and recreation., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Donnie Bell (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-04-01 (Approved by Governor); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-27).

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- As of: 2026-10-27
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## Facts
- Bill: Mississippi HB 4059
- State: Mississippi
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: City of Fulton; extend repeal date on restaurant tax and authorize issuance of bonds for tourism and parks and recreation.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-23
- Last action: 2026-04-01, Approved by Governor
- Sponsor: Donnie Bell (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Local and Private Legislation, Local and Private
- Touches household money: yes
- Roll calls: 2 (167 yes, 3 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 3

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Tax-free interest on Fulton bonds: benefit, low. Mississippi does not tax bonds issued under this law or the interest they pay. The tax break applies to holders of qualifying bonds. The act is repealed from and after July 1, 2036.
- Fulton can borrow for tourism and parks: benefit, low. Fulton can issue bonds or take on other debt for tourism, parks, and recreation. The total debt cannot exceed what proceeds from the authorized tax can repay. These bonds do not count toward the city’s debt limits. The authority expires July 1, 2036.
- Fulton diners may pay restaurant tax: cost, low. Fulton can charge up to 3% tax on restaurant sales to support tourism, parks, and recreation. The city must call an election, and at least 60% of qualified electors who vote must approve the tax. Restaurants collect the tax from customers when practical. The authority expires July 1, 2036.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Donnie Bell (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-26 | Senate | Passed | pass | 50 | 2 |   |
| 2026-03-19 | House | Passed | pass | 117 | 1 | 2 |

## Actions (13)

- 2026-04-01: Approved by Governor (legislature)
- 2026-03-26: Enrolled Bill Signed (Senate)
- 2026-03-26: Enrolled Bill Signed (House)
- 2026-03-26: Returned For Enrolling (Senate)
- 2026-03-26: Immediate Release (Senate)
- 2026-03-26: Passed (Senate)
- 2026-03-24: Title Suff Do Pass (Senate)
- 2026-03-20: Referred To Local and Private (Senate)
- 2026-03-20: Transmitted To Senate (House)
- 2026-03-19: Passed (House)
- 2026-03-19: Committee Substitute Adopted (House)
- 2026-03-18: Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub (House)
- 2026-02-23: Referred To Local and Private Legislation (House)

## Bill text

- As Introduced: [HTML](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/4000-4099/HB4059IN.htm), [PDF](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/4000-4099/HB4059IN.pdf)
- As Passed: [HTML](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/4000-4099/HB4059PS.htm), [PDF](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/4000-4099/HB4059PS.pdf)
- Committee Substitute: [HTML](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/4000-4099/HB4059CS.htm), [PDF](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/4000-4099/HB4059CS.pdf)
- Enrolled: [HTML](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/4000-4099/HB4059SG.htm), [PDF](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/4000-4099/HB4059SG.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 1653: Local Improvements Project Fund and IHL Capital Improvements Fund; revise certain projects funded with monies from. (signed)
- HB 1924: Appropriation; Attorney General. (signed)
- SB 3051: Appropriation; Finance and Administration, Department of. (signed)
- SB 3110: Tax credits; authorize for contributions by certain taxpayers to certain hospitals. (signed)
- SB 2917: Budget; provide for various transfers of funds, and create various special funds. (signed)
- SB 3071: Appropriation; Gulf Coast Restoration Funds to the Mississippi Development Authority. (signed)

## Sources
- [As Introduced (HTML)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/4000-4099/HB4059IN.htm)
- [As Introduced (PDF)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/4000-4099/HB4059IN.pdf)
- [As Passed (HTML)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/4000-4099/HB4059PS.htm)
- [As Passed (PDF)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/4000-4099/HB4059PS.pdf)
- [Committee Substitute (HTML)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/4000-4099/HB4059CS.htm)
- [Committee Substitute (PDF)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/4000-4099/HB4059CS.pdf)
- [Enrolled (HTML)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/4000-4099/HB4059SG.htm)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/4000-4099/HB4059SG.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 1653: Local Improvements Project Fund and IHL Capital Improvements Fund; revise certa…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-HB1653-2026)
- [HB 1924: Appropriation; Attorney General.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-HB1924-2026)
- [SB 3051: Appropriation; Finance and Administration, Department of.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-SB3051-2026)
- [SB 3110: Tax credits; authorize for contributions by certain taxpayers to certain hospit…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-SB3110-2026)
- [SB 2917: Budget; provide for various transfers of funds, and create various special fund…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-SB2917-2026)
- [SB 3071: Appropriation; Gulf Coast Restoration Funds to the Mississippi Development Auth…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-SB3071-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-HB4059-2026 (as of 2026-10-27).