Bill
SB 3274
Extends Pascagoula's tourism tax on prepared foods sold at restaurants to fund tourism programs and related local projects.
SB 3274 – City of Pascagoula; extend tourism tax levied on prepared food sold at restaurants
Summary
SB 3274 is a local/private classification bill introduced in the Mississippi Legislature on March 14, 2025. The bill would extend the tourism tax currently levied on prepared foods sold at restaurants within the City of Pascagoula. The full text, including specific provisions such as the tax rate, duration (sunset date), and designated uses of the revenue, is not provided in the information available here.
Status and legislative timeline
- Introduced: March 14, 2025
- Referred to: Local and Private (committee stage) on March 14, 2025
- Died in Committee: April 3, 2025
- Meaning: The bill did not advance past the committee stage in this session and is not expected to become law unless refiled or reintroduced in a future session.
Purpose and intent
- The stated goal of SB 3274 is to extend the tourism tax on prepared foods sold at restaurants in Pascagoula. Such local taxes are typically used to support tourism-related initiatives, city infrastructure, marketing, events, or economic development, though the exact uses would be defined in the bill text.
- As introduced, the measure signals an intent to preserve or prolong a funding mechanism tied to tourism, subject to the bill’s specific terms (rate, duration, exemptions, and allocation) which are not included in the provided summary.
Provisions and potential impact (as far as the provided information indicates)
- Provisions: The only explicitly stated provision is the extension of the tourism tax on prepared foods at Pascagoula-area restaurants. Detailed elements (e.g., rate, eligible transactions, sunset date, allocation of revenues) are not specified here.
- Impacts:
- Consumers: Potentially higher or extended tax on meals at local restaurants, depending on the existing rate and any changes adopted in the bill.
- Businesses: Restaurants and retailers would administer and collect the tax (if not already in place) and manage compliance.
- Local government: Continued funding for tourism-related programs or infrastructure, contingent on the bill’s revenue allocation provisions.
- Community: Possible impact on tourism marketing, events, and related economic activity if funds are directed toward such initiatives.
Notes
- Because the bill died in committee, it did not progress to a full chamber vote. If renewed or reintroduced in a future session, lawmakers could adjust terms such as rate, duration, and fund allocation based on feedback and fiscal needs. If you want a more detailed understanding, provide the bill text or a link to the official bill language to extract exact provisions.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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