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GA HB989

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Charles Martin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Alpharetta to levy an excise tax of up to 8% on charges for hotel rooms, lodgings, and accommodations furnished by hotels, motels, inns, lodges, tourist camps, cabins, campgrounds, and similar establishments
  • Follows a resolution adopted by the Alpharetta governing authority on January 27, 2014, authorizing the excise tax increase and specifying the tax rate, eligible projects, and allocation of proceeds
  • 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
  • Directs remaining revenue collected above the 5% base rate to be expended for tourism product development
  • Repeals all conflicting laws and parts of laws

Legislative Description

Alpharetta, City of; levy an excise tax

Last Action

Effective Date

4/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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