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GA HB1286

Bill

Status

Passed

6/4/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jim Cole

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

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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