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SB 3381

City of Moss Point; extend repeal date on restaurant tax for tourism and parks and recreation.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeremy England

Moss Point extends expiration of its restaurant tax that funds tourism and parks, maintaining dedicated local revenue for these services.

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Bill Summary · SB 3381

Legislative bill overview

SB 3381 extends the repeal date of a restaurant tax in Moss Point, Mississippi that funds tourism and parks/recreation initiatives. The bill delays when this tax would expire, allowing continued revenue collection for these designated purposes. This is a local measure affecting only Moss Point's tax structure.

Why is this important

The restaurant tax generates dedicated revenue for local tourism promotion and recreational facilities—services that typically compete for limited municipal budgets. By extending the repeal date, Moss Point maintains funding continuity for these programs without requiring new tax legislation or budget reallocations from other city services.

Potential points of contention

  • Restaurant industry burden: Dining establishments bear the tax cost, which may affect competitiveness or pricing compared to neighboring areas without similar levies
  • Lack of specified endpoint: The bill extends the repeal date but doesn't clarify the new expiration date, potentially creating uncertainty about when the tax ultimately ends
  • Revenue dependency: Extending the tax indefinitely without sunset provisions could make the city reliant on this revenue stream rather than seeking diversified funding sources

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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