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GA HB1101

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/28/2016

Primary Sponsor

Butch Parrish

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Board of Commissioners of Jenkins County to levy an excise tax of up to 8% on charges for hotel rooms, motel rooms, lodgings, and other short-term accommodations
  • Follows a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Jenkins County on February 11, 2016, 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 a designated destination marketing organization
  • Directs remaining revenue collected above the 5% base rate to be expended on tourism product development
  • Allows the Board of Commissioners to contract with a qualified outside entity to fulfill the tourism promotion function

Legislative Description

Jenkins County; Board of Commissioners; levy an excise tax

Last Action

Effective Date

4/28/2016

Full Bill Text

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