MississippiSB 29252026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

City of Starkville; extend repeal date on economic development, tourism/convention tax.

Sponsored By: Bart Williams (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Starkville restaurant tax lasts longer

The law extends Starkville’s authority to impose its 2% restaurant tax through June 30, 2030, replacing the June 30, 2026 repeal date. A majority of qualified voters in a city election must approve the tax before it can be imposed. If imposed, restaurant customers pay the tax, and the money supports local economic development, tourism, parks, recreation, conventions, and Mississippi State University student activities.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Bart Williams
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 51 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Passed