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GA HB972

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

1/29/2024

Primary Sponsor

Mitchell Horner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Fort Oglethorpe to levy an excise tax of up to 8% on charges for hotel, motel, inn, lodge, campground, and other short-term lodging accommodations
  • Follows the adoption of Resolution No. 2023-05 by the Fort Oglethorpe 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% 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 spent on tourism product development
  • Sponsored by Representatives Horner (3rd), Cameron (1st), and Tarvin (2nd)

Legislative Description

Fort Oglethorpe, City of; levy an excise tax

Last Action

Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted

3/20/2024

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations1/30/2024
Intragovernmental Coordination1/23/2024

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