Town of Meadville; authorize tax on hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts for tourism and parks and recreation.

HB 1788 authorizes the Town of Meadville, Mississippi, to impose a 3% tax on short-term room rentals (excluding stays of 30+ days) from hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfasts with six or more rooms. Before implementation, the town must hold a public election requiring 60% voter approval. Revenue from the tax must be used exclusively for tourism promotion and parks/recreation projects, not general town funds, and will expire on July 1, 2030. This affects lodging businesses operating within Meadville's boundaries that meet the specified room-count criteria.