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SB 3401

Town of Ackerman; authorize a tax on restaurants to promote tourism, parks and recreation.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bart Williams

Ackerman, Mississippi gains authority to tax restaurants, directing revenue to tourism promotion and parks/recreation funding.

Approved by Governor
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Bill Summary · SB 3401

Legislative bill overview

SB 3401 authorizes the Town of Ackerman, Mississippi to implement a local tax specifically on restaurant transactions. Revenue generated from this tax would be dedicated to funding tourism promotion, parks, and recreation initiatives within the town. This is a local/private legislation bill affecting only Ackerman rather than statewide policy.

Why is this important

The bill grants a specific municipality new taxing authority to fund amenities that could improve quality of life and economic development. The dedicated revenue stream creates a sustainable funding mechanism for tourism and recreation without requiring general appropriations. However, it also represents a new cost burden on a specific business sector in that locality.

Potential points of contention

  • Business impact: Restaurants may oppose an additional tax that increases their operating costs and could affect competitiveness or pricing
  • Revenue adequacy: Questions about whether restaurant tax revenue will sufficiently fund stated goals or if projections are realistic
  • Tax fairness: Critics may argue singling out one industry for taxation is inequitable compared to broader-based funding mechanisms
  • Implementation details: The bill's current language doesn't specify the tax rate, collection mechanism, or governance of the tourism/parks fund, leaving those critical details unclear

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

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