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MississippiSB 32582025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Washington County; extend the repeal date on the Washington County Convention and Visitors Committee and tourism tax.

Sponsored By: Derrick T. Simmons (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Local and Private LegislationLocal and Private

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Washington County tourism tax extended to 2029

The law extends Washington County's tourism committee and tax authority from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2029. The county can continue a tax of up to 1% on covered lodging, restaurant, and on-premises alcohol retailer sales. Customers may pay this tax as part of their purchases. Existing exemptions remain, including hotels and motels with 10 or fewer rental units.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Derrick T. Simmons

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 321 • No: 4

Senate vote • 4/1/2025

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 48 • No: 1

House vote • 4/1/2025

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 112 • No: 1

House vote • 3/24/2025

Passed As Amended

Yes: 111 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/12/2025

Passed

Yes: 50 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/10/2025legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/7/2025House

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/7/2025Senate

  4. Motion to Reconsider Tabled

    4/2/2025House

  5. Motion to Reconsider Entered (Barnett, Hines)

    4/1/2025House

  6. Conference Report Adopted

    4/1/2025House

  7. Conference Report Adopted

    4/1/2025Senate

  8. Conference Report Filed

    3/31/2025Senate

  9. Conference Report Filed

    3/31/2025House

  10. Conferees Named Barnett,Remak,Hines

    3/28/2025House

  11. Conferees Named Parks,Whaley,Simmons (12th)

    3/28/2025Senate

  12. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/26/2025Senate

  13. Returned For Concurrence

    3/25/2025House

  14. Passed As Amended

    3/24/2025House

  15. Amended

    3/24/2025House

  16. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/20/2025House

  17. Referred To Local and Private Legislation

    3/13/2025House

  18. Transmitted To House

    3/13/2025Senate

  19. Passed

    3/12/2025Senate

  20. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/11/2025Senate

  21. Referred To Local and Private

    2/27/2025Senate

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