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GA HB1286
Bill
Status
Passed
6/4/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jim Cole
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AI Summary
- Ratifies the City of Macon's resolution to levy an excise tax of 7% on charges for hotel rooms, motels, inns, lodges, tourist camps, cabins, campgrounds, and other short-term lodging accommodations
- Applies to any person or entity licensed by or required to pay business or occupation taxes to the City of Macon for operating lodging establishments
- Requires the city's resolution to identify specific projects or tourism product development purposes and specify how tax proceeds will be allocated
- Effectiveness is contingent on the General Assembly passing a separate bill during the 2010 regular session adding subsection (b.1) to Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A. authorizing this type of excise tax
- Sponsored by Representatives Lucas (139th), Peake (137th), Randall (138th), Sellier (136th), Epps (140th), and others
Legislative Description
Macon, City of; levy excise tax; provide
Last Action
Act 641
6/4/2010
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations4/14/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/9/2010
Full Bill Text
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