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GA HB1261

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 City of Hogansville to levy an excise tax of up to 8% on charges for rooms, lodgings, and accommodations at hotels, motels, inns, lodges, tourist camps, cabins, campgrounds, and similar establishments
  • Enacted pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Hogansville mayor and council on February 1, 2010, requesting General Assembly authorization under O.C.G.A. § 48-13-51(b)
  • Requires that at least 50% of tax revenue collected above the 5% base rate be spent on promoting tourism, conventions, and trade shows through the city's designated destination marketing organization
  • Revenue collected above the 5% rate that is not allocated to tourism promotion must be spent on tourism product development
  • Sponsored by Representative Epps of the 128th District and passed both the House and Senate

Legislative Description

Hogansville, City of; levy excise tax; authorize

Last Action

Effective Date

6/4/2010

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/11/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/8/2010

Full Bill Text

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