SB2016

Department of Tourism; create.

Failed·3/3/26

Establishes the Mississippi Department of Tourism, transferring tourism-related functions from other state agencies.

The bill creates the Mississippi Department of Tourism, transferring tourism-related functions from other state agencies. It mandates the Governor to appoint an Executive Director for the Department of Tourism, who will be responsible for the promotion, development, and support services for the tourism industry within the state. The bill also outlines the general powers and duties of the Department of Tourism, including the establishment of a program of grants, selling advertising and promotional information, and creating the Mississippi Department of Tourism Advertising Fund.

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Roll Call Votes

Senate Passed

47 Yea

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3 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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History

Mar 3

House

Died In Committee

Feb 6

House

Referred To State Affairs;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency

Jan 15

Senate

Transmitted To House