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Senate passes bill to create Mississippi Department of Tourism
Summary
The Mississippi Senate approved Senate Bill 2016 to create a standalone Mississippi Department of Tourism, transfer duties and certain funds from the Mississippi Development Authority, authorize an executive director and grant programs, and establish a marketing advisory board; the transfer is set for July 1, 2026.
The Mississippi Senate passed Senate Bill 2016, creating a standalone Mississippi Department of Tourism and directing the transfer of powers, duties and certain funds from the tourism division of the Mississippi Development Authority, the bill’s sponsor said.
Senator Chasnow, the bill’s sponsor, told the Senate: "Senate bill 20 16 creates the Mississippi Department of Tourism." He said the new department would be responsible for promoting and supporting tourism throughout every region of the state, appoint an executive director, and may establish grant programs matched by tourism…
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