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GA HB1429

Bill

Status

Passed

6/4/2010

Primary Sponsor

Paul Battles

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Cartersville to levy an excise tax of up to 6% on charges for hotel rooms, motel rooms, lodgings, and other short-term accommodations furnished within the city, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 48-13-51(b).
  • Follows a resolution adopted by the Cartersville governing authority on March 18, 2010, specifying the tax rate, eligible projects, and allocation of proceeds.
  • Requires that at least 50% of tax revenue collected above the 5% rate be spent on promoting tourism, conventions, and trade shows through the city's designated destination marketing organization.
  • Directs the remaining revenue collected above the 5% rate to be used for tourism product development.
  • Sponsored by Representative Battles of the 15th District.

Legislative Description

Cartersville, City of; levy excise tax; authorize

Last Action

Effective Date

6/4/2010

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/26/2010
Intragovernmental Coordination - Local3/18/2010

Full Bill Text

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