This bill would create an advisory board and divert a percentage of the restaurant and hotel tax to advertising.
HB 1102, authored by Rep. DeLano would create a Mississippi tourism and advertising promotion advisory board that will assist MDA with any advertising initiatives directed toward tourism.
The bill reads:
There is hereby created a Mississippi Tourism Advertising and Promotion Advisory Board to assist the Mississippi Development Authority in the planning of initiatives for advertising and promoting tourism in Mississippi.
The bill has passed out of House committees and through the House floor. It is now on it’s way to the Senate.
About the Author(s)
Sarah Ulmer
Sarah is a Mississippi native, born and raised in Madison. She is a graduate of Mississippi State University, where she studied Communications, with an emphasis in Broadcasting and Journalism. Sarah’s experience spans multiple mediums, including extensive videography with both at home and overseas, broadcasting daily news, and hosting a live radio show. In 2017, Sarah became a member of the Capitol Press Corp in Mississippi and has faithfully covered the decisions being made by leaders on some of the most important issues facing our state. Email Sarah: sarah@magnoliatribune.com
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