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HB 898MISSISSIPPISession 2026State BillSigned into law

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Mississippi creates Sales Tax Diversion Study Committee to review municipal revenue allocation

Original title: Sales Tax Diversion Study Committee; create.

Last action · March 25, 2026: 03/25 Approved by GovernorSponsors: Rodney Hall and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

House Bill 898 creates the 15-member Study Committee to examine how sales tax revenue is allocated between the state Department of Revenue and municipalities, requiring a legislative report by December 1, 2026. The committee takes effect July 1, 2026, and dissolves by January 1, 2027.

Why it matters

Establishes a temporary state body with a December 1, 2026 reporting deadline to review municipal sales tax allocations and recommend potential legislative or administrative reforms for the 2027 session.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Municipalities

Municipalities are directly affected by the review of sales tax revenue allocation and potential legislative reforms.

Directly affected

Mississippi Department of Revenue

The Department of Revenue is evaluated by the committee and is required to provide staff and logistical support.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Sales Tax Diversion Study Committee?

The committee is tasked with examining, evaluating, and developing recommendations regarding the proper allocation of sales tax revenue between the Mississippi Department of Revenue and municipalities.

When does the committee have to report its findings?

The committee must report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature no later than December 1, 2026.

When does the committee dissolve?

The committee will dissolve on or before January 1, 2027, unless the Legislature extends it.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

14 actions

Mar 25, 2026Governor of MississippiEnrolled
03/25 Approved by Governor
Mar 20, 2026SenateEnrolled
03/20 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed
Mar 19, 2026HouseEnrolled
03/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
Mar 18, 2026HouseFloor
03/18 (H) Concurred in Amend From Senate
Mar 9, 2026Senate
03/09 (S) Returned For Concurrence
Mar 5, 2026SenateFloor
03/05 (S) Passed As Amended

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Mar 5, 2026Senate
03/05 (S) Amended
Mar 3, 2026SenateCommittee
03/03 (S) Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Feb 13, 2026SenateCommittee
02/13 (S) Referred To Finance
Feb 5, 2026House
02/05 (H) Transmitted To Senate
Feb 4, 2026HouseFloor
02/04 (H) Passed
Feb 4, 2026HouseFloor
02/04 (H) Committee Substitute Adopted
Feb 3, 2026HouseCommittee
02/03 (H) Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
Jan 16, 2026HouseCommittee
01/16 (H) Referred To Ways and Means

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Connected Entities

Sales Tax Diversion Study Committee, Mississippi Department of Revenue, Business and Industry Political Education Committee and 3 more

OrganizationSales Tax Diversion Study Committee“Newly created committee to study sales tax allocation.”Map →

OrganizationMississippi Department of Revenue“State agency responsible for sales tax distribution and providing support.”Map →

OrganizationBusiness and Industry Political Education Committee“Represented on the study committee.”Map →

PersonState Auditor“Assesses financial oversight concerns on the committee.”Map →

OrganizationMississippi Economic Council“Represented on the study committee.”Map →

OrganizationMississippi Municipal League“Represented on the study committee.”Map →

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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