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GA HB863
Bill
Status
Passed
4/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joe Campbell
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the City of Bainbridge to levy an excise tax of up to 8% on charges for hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, tourist cabin, campground, and other short-term lodging accommodations
- Follows a resolution adopted by the Bainbridge governing authority on October 17, 2023, specifying the tax rate, eligible projects, tourism product development purposes, 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 or an authorized entity
- Directs the remaining revenue collected above the 5% base rate to be spent on tourism product development
Legislative Description
Bainbridge, City of; levy an excise tax
Last Action
Act 433
4/22/2024
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations1/26/2024
Intragovernmental Coordination1/9/2024
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