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GA HB1076

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/23/2018

Primary Sponsor

Miriam Paris

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the governing authority of Macon-Bibb County to levy an excise tax of up to 8 percent on charges for hotel, motel, inn, lodge, campground, and other short-term lodging accommodations
  • Follows a resolution adopted by the Macon-Bibb County governing authority on February 27, 2018, specifying the tax rate, eligible projects, and allocation of proceeds
  • Requires that at least 50 percent of tax revenue collected above the 5 percent base rate be spent on promoting tourism, conventions, and trade shows through the county's designated destination marketing organization
  • Directs the remaining revenue collected above the 5 percent threshold to be used for tourism product development
  • Supersedes any prior ordinances adopted by Macon-Bibb County under the previous hotel/motel tax authority

Legislative Description

Macon-Bibb County; levy an excise tax; authorize

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/29/2018

Full Bill Text

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