Mississippi 2023 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 2180 — Alcoholic beverages; revise definition of "qualified resort area" under the Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.

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What changed in the latest version

56 added · 57 removed

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The latest version of Bill SB 2180 made some updates by replacing the previous committee substitute with a new refined version. These changes were primarily in the structure and language, which can help clarify the bill's intent and make it easier to understand. This matters because clearer legislation can lead to better implementation and compliance, ensuring that the intended benefits of the bill reach those they are meant to help.

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Finance COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
Finance SENATE BILL NO.
2180 AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 67-1-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "QUALIFIED RESORT AREA" UNDER THE LOCAL OPTION ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAW;
2180 (As Passed the Senate) AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 67-1-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "QUALIFIED RESORT AREA" UNDER THE LOCAL OPTION ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAW;
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 1 (b) "Alcohol" means the product of distillation of any fermented liquid, whatever the origin thereof, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol, but does not include denatured alcohol or wood alcohol.
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 1 (b) "Alcohol" means the product of distillation of any fermented liquid, whatever the origin thereof, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol, but does not include denatured alcohol or wood alcohol.
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 2 (i) "State Tax Commission," "commission" or "department" means the Department of Revenue of the State of Mississippi, which shall create a division in its organization to be known as the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division.
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 2 (i) "State Tax Commission," "commission" or "department" means the Department of Revenue of the State of Mississippi, which shall create a division in its organization to be known as the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division.
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 3 the definition of "bed and breakfast inn" as provided in this section.
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 3 the definition of "bed and breakfast inn" as provided in this section.
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 4 the operation of the business, including any kitchen area, bar area, storage area and office space, but excluding any area for parking.
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 4 the operation of the business, including any kitchen area, bar area, storage area and office space, but excluding any area for parking.
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 5 committee, or similar governing body chosen by the members at a regular meeting held at some periodic interval;
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 5 committee, or similar governing body chosen by the members at a regular meeting held at some periodic interval;
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 6 attractions, or because of other attributes which regularly and customarily appeal to and attract tourists, vacationists and other transients in substantial numbers;
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 6 attractions, or because of other attributes which regularly and customarily appeal to and attract tourists, vacationists and other transients in substantial numbers;
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 7 declaration may only be initiated in a written request for resort area status made to the department by the Executive Director of the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, and no permit for the sale of any alcoholic beverage, as defined in this article, except an on-premises retailer's permit, shall be issued for a hotel, restaurant or bed and breakfast inn in such park.
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 7 declaration may only be initiated in a written request for resort area status made to the department by the Executive Director of the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, and no permit for the sale of any alcoholic beverage, as defined in this article, except an on-premises retailer's permit, shall be issued for a hotel, restaurant or bed and breakfast inn in such park.
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 8 4.
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 8 4.
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 9 B.
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 9 B.
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 10 facility, and has accommodations for at least fifty (50) overnight guests;
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 10 facility, and has accommodations for at least fifty (50) overnight guests;
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 11 c.
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 11 c.
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 12 acres with one or more planned residential developments collectively planned to include at least two hundred (200) residential units when completed, and also including a facility that consists of at least four thousand (4,000) square feet that is not part of such land but is located adjacent to or in close proximity thereto, and which land is located:
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 12 acres with one or more planned residential developments collectively planned to include at least two hundred (200) residential units when completed, and also including a facility that consists of at least four thousand (4,000) square feet that is not part of such land but is located adjacent to or in close proximity thereto, and which land is located:
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 13 16.
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 13 16.
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 14 2020, then that qualified resort area shall be incorporated into the qualified resort area created by this item 18;
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 14 2020, then that qualified resort area shall be incorporated into the qualified resort area created by this item 18;
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 15 Highway 9 and located in a county that is partially bordered on one (1) side by the Big Black River;
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 15 Highway 9 and located in a county that is partially bordered on one (1) side by the Big Black River;
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 16 27.
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 16 27.
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 17 acres, located in a municipality which is the seat of county government, situated south of Interstate 10, traversed by U.S.
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 17 acres, located in a municipality which is the seat of county government, situated south of Interstate 10, traversed by U.S.
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 18 ALSO, The Northeast 38 acres of the Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 7 South, Range 4 East, Union County, Mississippi.
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 18 ALSO, The Northeast 38 acres of the Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 7 South, Range 4 East, Union County, Mississippi.
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 19 point at the intersection of King Street and E.
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 19 point at the intersection of King Street and E.
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 20 43.
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 20 43.
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 21 said Oil Mill Road 194 feet to center of driveway running southwest from said Oil Mill Road to U.S.
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 21 said Oil Mill Road 194 feet to center of driveway running southwest from said Oil Mill Road to U.S.
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 22 47.
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 22 47.
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 23 The status of these municipalities, districts, clubhouses, facilities, golf courses and areas described in this paragraph (o)(iii) as qualified resort areas does not require any declaration of same by the department.
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 23 The status of these municipalities, districts, clubhouses, facilities, golf courses and areas described in this paragraph (o)(iii) as qualified resort areas does not require any declaration of same by the department.
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 24 native wines without payment of any excise tax that would otherwise accrue thereon.
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 24 native wines without payment of any excise tax that would otherwise accrue thereon.
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 25 (u) "Art studio or gallery" means an establishment within a municipality or qualified resort area that is in the sole business of allowing patrons to view and/or purchase paintings and other creative artwork.
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 25 (u) "Art studio or gallery" means an establishment within a municipality or qualified resort area that is in the sole business of allowing patrons to view and/or purchase paintings and other creative artwork.
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS PAGE 26 beverages.
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS PAGE 26 beverages.
This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2023.
This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2023, and shall stand repealed on June 30, 2023.
2180 *SS08/R300CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300CS ST:
2180 *SS08/R300PS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 23/SS08/R300PS ST:
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Amendments

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Action History

  1. Died In Committee

  2. Referred To Ways and Means

  3. Transmitted To House

  4. Passed As Amended

  5. Amended

  6. Committee Substitute Adopted

  7. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

  8. Referred To Finance

Sponsors

  • Caughman · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Caughman

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (174)

174 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passage as Amended

Passed 49 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 17000
Republican 26100
Democrat 6200
Total 49300
% of votes cast 94%6%0%0%
How each member voted (52)
Member Party Vote
Barnett — Yea
Blackmon — Yea
Branning — Yea
Butler A. (36th) — Yea
Butler K. (38th) — Yea
Caughman — Yea
Horhn — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Jordan — Yea
McDaniel — Yea
Moran — Yea
Parker — Yea
Polk — Yea
Sojourner — Yea
Thompson — Yea
Turner-Ford — Yea
David Blount Democrat Yea
Derrick T. Simmons Democrat Yea
Hillman Terome Frazier Democrat Nay
Hob Bryan Democrat Yea
Joseph Thomas Democrat Yea
Rod Hickman Democrat Yea
Sarita Simmons Democrat Yea
Sollie B. Norwood Democrat Nay
Angela Burks Hill Republican Yea
Bart Williams Republican Yea
Benjamin Suber Republican Yea
Brice Wiggins Republican Yea
Briggs Hopson Republican Yea
Chad McMahan Republican Yea
Chuck Younger Republican Yea
Daniel H. Sparks Republican Yea
Dean Kirby Republican Yea
Dennis DeBar, Jr. Republican Yea
J. Walter Michel Republican Yea
Jason Barrett Republican Yea
Jeff Tate Republican Nay
Jeremy England Republican Yea
Joel R. Carter, Jr. Republican Yea
Joey Fillingane Republican Yea
Joseph M. Seymour Republican Yea
Josh Harkins Republican Yea
Kathy L. Chism Republican Yea
Kevin Blackwell Republican Yea
Lydia Graves Chassaniol Republican Yea
Michael McLendon Republican Yea
Neil S. Whaley Republican Yea
Nicole Boyd Republican Yea
Rita Potts Parks Republican Yea
Scott DeLano Republican Yea
Tyler McCaughn Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 2180?
SB 2180 is sponsored by Caughman.
What is the current status of SB 2180?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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