StateMississippi

SB 3231: Noxubee County; authorize tax on hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts for tourism and parks and recreation.

Rod HickmanIn Committee

SB 3231 status: In Committee — Died In Committee (updated Apr 15, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 30/100

Bill summary

Official

Noxubee County; authorize tax on hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts for tourism and parks and recreation.. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Potential revenue for local parks and recreation development

Risks

  • No explicit environmental protection requirements provided

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
45%

Benefits

  • Dedicated funding stream for local tourism promotion

Risks

  • Additional tax burden on local lodging providers
  • Potential for minor reduction in competitiveness for local hospitality sector

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Investment in local community amenities

Risks

  • No direct evidence of community benefit beyond park maintenance
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Increased lodging taxes may impact local tourism volume

Limitation

Abstract provides no detail on proposed tax rates

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Died In Committee

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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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