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DE SB198

Bill

Status

Passed

2/10/2020

Primary Sponsor

Charles Paradee

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Origin

Senate

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals Kent County's authority to impose a local lodging tax on hotel, motel, and tourist home rentals previously authorized to benefit the Kent County Regional Sports Complex Corporation (DE Turf Sports Complex).

  • Removes provisions requiring lodging tax revenues collected in Kent County to be directed to the Kent County Regional Sports Complex Corporation for facility advertising, youth programs, maintenance, and debt payment.

  • Leaves intact lodging tax authority for New Castle County (up to 3% tax) and Sussex County (up to 3% tax with funds dedicated to beach nourishment, waterway dredging, economic development, and related projects).

  • Maintains exemption from lodging taxes for rentals by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Kent County Lodging Tax.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

2/10/2020

Committee Referrals

Administration1/16/2020
Elections, Government & Community Affairs12/19/2019

Full Bill Text

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