Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMississippiIn Committee
SB 3231: Noxubee County; authorize tax on hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts for tourism and parks and recreation.
Rod Hickman
SB 3231 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 25/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill sought to authorize Noxubee County to levy a tax on hotel, motel, and bed-and-breakfast stays.
Who is affected
Hospitality businesses within Noxubee County and tourists visiting the area.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
The cost of the tax would be passed on to lodging guests, with potential administrative costs for business operators.
When it takes effect
The bill has died in committee and is currently inactive.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved park infrastructure and increased tourism marketing initiatives funded by the tax revenue.
Risks and tradeoffs
Economic impact on local lodging competitiveness and the burden of new tax compliance.
What is still unknown
The exact tax percentage rate, the definition of the projects eligible for funding, and the duration of the tax were not specified.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Provides dedicated revenue stream for local tourism promotion
- Generates funding for maintenance of local parks
- Supports funding for local recreation infrastructure projects
Risks
- Increases operating costs for local hotels and bed-and-breakfasts
- May reduce room price competitiveness relative to neighboring counties
- Adds tax collection compliance burdens on small business operators
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
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The tax could create competitive disadvantages for small hospitality businesses in the county.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary; full legislative text was not reviewed.
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Where it stands
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- CommitteeCurrent
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- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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