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SB 3401MISSISSIPPISession 2026State BillSigned into law

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Town of Ackerman authorized to levy up to 2% restaurant tax for tourism and parks

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

Last action · April 8, 2026: 04/08 Approved by GovernorSponsor: Bart Williams

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What This Bill Does

Senate Bill 3401 authorizes the Town of Ackerman to levy a tax of up to 2% on the gross proceeds of restaurant sales, subject to voter approval in a local election, to fund tourism and parks and recreation. The tax is collected by the Department of Revenue and the authority for the tax expires on July 1, 2030.

Why it matters

Restaurant patrons in Ackerman will pay an additional tax of up to 2% on and beverages if voters approve the ballot measure, generating dedicated revenue for local tourism and park improvements.

Background

Local and private bills in Mississippi frequently authorize specific municipalities to levy special local taxes for tourism and infrastructure after local referendum approval. context

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Town of Ackerman restaurant operators

Operators must add the tax amount to the sales price, collect it from purchasers, and remit it to the Department of Revenue.

Directly affected

Qualified electors of the Town of Ackerman

Voters decide in an election whether the restaurant tax will be implemented.

Directly affected

Department of Revenue

The department is responsible for collecting, enforcing, and remitting the tax proceeds to the town.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who has to pay the restaurant tax?

Persons purchasing and beverages at restaurants within the corporate limits of the Town of Ackerman.

What is required before the tax can be put into effect?

The town must adopt a resolution declaring their intention and hold an election where at least sixty percent (60%) of the qualified electors voting approve the tax.

Who collects the tax money?

The tax is collected by and paid to the Mississippi Department of Revenue, which then remits the proceeds to the town.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

12 actions

Apr 8, 2026Governor of MississippiEnrolled
04/08 Approved by Governor
Apr 2, 2026HouseEnrolled
04/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
Apr 2, 2026SenateEnrolled
04/02 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed
Mar 31, 2026House
03/31 (H) Returned For Enrolling
Mar 30, 2026HouseFloor
03/30 (H) Passed
Mar 27, 2026HouseCommittee
03/27 (H) Title Suff Do Pass

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Mar 26, 2026HouseCommittee
03/26 (H) Referred To Local and Private Legislation
Mar 25, 2026Senate
03/25 (S) Transmitted To House
Mar 24, 2026SenateFloor
03/24 (S) Passed
Mar 19, 2026SenateCommittee
03/19 (S) Title Suff Do Pass
Mar 17, 2026Senate
03/17 (S) DR - TSDP: LP To FI
Mar 12, 2026SenateCommittee
03/12 (S) Referred To Local and Private;Finance

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