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GA HB1061
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/1/2024
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Lumsden
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the City of Summerville to levy an excise tax of up to 8% on charges for rooms, lodgings, and accommodations at hotels, motels, inns, lodges, tourist camps, cabins, campgrounds, and similar establishments
- Follows the adoption of Resolution No. 2023-R-4 by the City of Summerville governing authority on December 11, 2023, which specified the tax rate, eligible projects, and allocation of proceeds
- Requires that at least 50% of tax revenue collected above the 5% rate threshold 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 threshold to be spent on tourism product development
- Sponsored by Representative Lumsden of the 12th District, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 48-13-51(b)
Legislative Description
Summerville, City of; levy an excise tax
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/21/2024
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations2/6/2024
Intragovernmental Coordination1/30/2024
Full Bill Text
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