Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMississippiIn Committee
HB 4013: City of Moss Point; extend date of repeal on city's restaurant tax.
Anderson
HB 4013 status: In Committee — Died In Committee (updated Apr 15, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The legislation proposes extending the sunset date for the City of Moss Point's local restaurant tax.
Who is affected
Local restaurant businesses and diners within the City of Moss Point.
Requirements and enforcement
The city would continue its existing tax collection and administrative obligations.
Costs and funding
Patrons continue to pay the additional local tax when dining at covered establishments.
When it takes effect
The bill died in committee during the 2026 legislative session.
Potential benefits
Provides consistent revenue for municipal operations.
Risks and tradeoffs
Extends a regressive tax on food service consumption.
What is still unknown
The specific duration of the extension and the city's precise use for the collected funds.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Consistent municipal revenue stream
- Supports ongoing local government funding
- Avoids sudden budgetary gaps
Risks
- Increased financial burden for local diners
- Potential reduction in local restaurant patronage
- Continued regressive consumption tax
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The bill is categorized as local and private legislation, meaning it has zero impact outside of Moss Point.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary; full text of tax provisions is unavailable.
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Where it stands
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- EnactedUpcoming
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