SB 2927 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

City of Richland; extend repealer on bar and restaurant tourism tax.

SB 2927 extends the expiration date of a 2% tax on bars and restaurants in Richland, Mississippi, preventing it from automatically ending. The tax, which has been in place since 1998, applies to gross sales of bars (all alcoholic beverages) and restaurants (beer/alcohol and prepared food), with proceeds dedicated solely to tourism, parks, and recreation funding after community center construction costs are covered. The bill does not change the tax rate or purpose but ensures the existing tax mechanism remains active for its intended use. This affects bar and restaurant businesses operating within Richland's city limits.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 20, 2026 Signed Apr 8, 2026
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MINOR
The bill title was updated to reflect that it has been sent to the Governor for final approval, indicating the legislative process is complete. No substantive policy changes, scope adjustments, or new requirements were introduced in this version.
TIMELINE

The bill status was updated from 'As Passed the Senate' to 'As Sent to Governor', marking the transition to the final executive review stage.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 19, 2026

How they voted

520
Passed
Total votes 52
Mar 19, 2026
D Democratic18
18 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican34
34 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Apr 8, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor
executive
Mar 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Committee
Referred To Local and Private Legislation
lower
Mar 20, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Mar 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Referred To Local and Private
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Brian Rhodes
Brian Rhodes
RRepublican
MS
36