2025 Regular Session • Mississippi Legislature
HB1961: City of Verona; authorize a tax on restaurants to promote tourism, parks and recreation.
Legislative Summary
An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Verona, Mississippi, To Levy A 3% Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To Promote Tourism And Parks And Recreation Within The City; To Require An Election Be Held On The Question Of Whether Such Tax May Be Levied; And For Related Purposes.
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Bill History
3/11/2025
Referred To Local and Private Legislation
House of Representatives
3/20/2025
Title Suff Do Pass
House of Representatives
3/24/2025
Passed
House of Representatives
3/24/2025
Immediate Release
House of Representatives
3/24/2025
Transmitted To Senate
House of Representatives
3/24/2025
Referred To Local and Private;Finance
Senate
3/26/2025
DR - TSDP: LP To FI
Senate
3/26/2025
Title Suff Do Pass
Senate
3/28/2025
Passed
Senate
3/29/2025
Returned For Enrolling
Senate
4/1/2025
Enrolled Bill Signed
House of Representatives
4/1/2025
Enrolled Bill Signed
Senate
4/17/2025
Approved by Governor
Roll Call Votes
Senate Passed
3/28/2025
47
Yea
1
Nay
3
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
House Passed
3/24/2025
114
Yea
1
Nay
5
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Passed(4/17/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Sponsors
Democrat: 1
Primary Sponsor

Rickey Thompson
Democrat