These amendments to current legislation will allow Mississippi gaming companies to participate in the state tourism incentive program to create qualifying non-gaming attractions as defined in the legislation. This legislation is important to our regional vision of becoming a Tier One tourism destination and building more non-gaming attractions such amusement parks, sports facilities, museums, golf courses, up-scale retail, and convention capacity.
· HB 1467 puts in a place an important tool which will help drive our tourism base when the national economy begins to recover.
· HB 1467 will incentivize higher quality, family-oriented attractions to locate in Mississippi (projects must meet a minimum capital investment of $10 million).
· HB 1467 will bring more tourists and more tax revenues for our roads, schools, and other public services.
· HB 1467 will create a better quality of life and more jobs for our region.
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http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2009/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1467PS.pdf