MississippiSB 22622026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Town of Meadville; authorize tax on hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts for tourism and parks and recreation.

Sponsored By: Albert Butler (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Voter approval and parks-only spending

The town must pass a resolution and hold an election before the tax starts. Notices run weekly for at least three weeks, with the first at least 21 days before the vote and the last no more than 7 days before. The tax passes only if 60% of voters who vote choose “FOR THE TAX,” and the town must send its resolution to the state at least 30 days before the start date. All tax money is kept outside the general fund and used only for tourism and parks and recreation. A budget must be approved before spending. The town keeps separate books and gets a yearly audit by an independent CPA. The state keeps 3% of collections for costs and sends the rest to the town by the 15th of the next month.

3% tax on short hotel stays

Meadville can charge up to a 3% room tax on hotel, motel, and bed-and-breakfast stays. It applies only to stays under 30 days and is added on top of other taxes. The tax takes effect only after local voter approval. The town’s power to levy this tax ends July 1, 2030.

Hotels must add and remit tax

Once the town imposes the tax, hotel, motel, and B&B operators must add it to customers’ bills and collect it at payment. Operators must file and pay the Mississippi Department of Revenue using the same process as state sales tax. State enforcement rules apply if taxes are not filed or paid correctly.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Albert Butler
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 163 • No: 1

House vote • 3/30/2026

Passed

Yes: 112 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/24/2026