City of Verona; authorize the levying of an additional special sales tax for water and sewer infrastructure.

HB 1956 would authorize the City of Verona, Mississippi, to impose a 0.25% special sales tax on businesses with taxable activities at 7% or higher under state law. The tax revenue must be used exclusively for water and sewer infrastructure projects, with specific exemptions for restaurants, hotels, medical services, and certain retail sales. Before implementation, Verona’s governing authorities would need to hold a voter referendum requiring at least 60% approval. The bill died in committee on April 3, 2025, and did not advance further.