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GA HB1214

Bill

Status

Passed

6/4/2010

Primary Sponsor

Carl Von Epps

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the governing authority of Troup County to levy an excise tax of up to 8 percent on charges for rooms, lodgings, or accommodations at hotels, motels, inns, lodges, tourist camps, cabins, campgrounds, and similar establishments within the county's special district.
  • Follows the adoption of Troup County Resolution 2010-10 on February 2, 2010, which specifies the tax rate, identifies tourism product development purposes, and sets the allocation of proceeds.
  • Requires that at least 50 percent of tax revenue collected above the 5 percent rate be spent on promoting tourism, conventions, and trade shows through the destination marketing organization designated by Troup County.
  • Directs the remaining revenue collected above the 5 percent rate to be spent on tourism product development.
  • Passed both the Georgia House and Senate; sponsored by Representatives Epps (128th), Nix (69th), and Smith (129th).

Legislative Description

Troup County; levy excise tax; authorize

Last Action

Effective Date

6/4/2010

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/26/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local2/17/2010

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