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2008 SESSION
HB 1453 Transient occupancy tax; allows all 34 counties listed in statute to impose.
Introduced by: David A. Nutter | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Transient occupancy tax. Allows all 34 counties listed in the statute to impose up to a five percent transient occupancy tax with any excess over two percent to be designated and spent solely for tourism and travel, marketing of tourism, or initiatives that, as determined after consulting the local tourism industry organizations, attract travelers to the locality. Under current law, 15 of the counties were not required to consult with local tourism industry organizations.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Transient occupancy tax. Allows all 34 counties listed in the statute to impose up to a five percent transient occupancy tax with any excess over two percent to be designated and spent solely for tourism, marketing of tourism, or initiatives that, as determined after consulting the local tourism industry organizations, attract travelers to the locality. Under current law, 15 of the counties were not required to consult with local tourism industry organizations.