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2016 SESSION

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(SB751)

AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE SENATE

SEN. DESTEPH

    1. Line 245, introduced, after line 244

      insert

        2. That the provisions of this act shall become effective on April 1, 2017.

        3. That the Housing Commission shall convene a work group with representation from the hotel industry, hosting platform providers, local government, state and local tax officials, property owners, and other interested parties to explore issues related to expansion of the framework set forth in this act related to the registration, land use, tax, and other issues of public interest associated with the short-term rental of dwelling and other units that are not a person’s principal residence.  The work group shall take into consideration existing structures governing the activities of bed and breakfast inns, vacation rentals, and other transient occupancy venues.  The work group shall complete its work by December 1, 2016, with the goal of developing draft legislation for consideration by the 2017 Session of the General Assembly.