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GA HB534

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Jackson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of Fairburn to levy an excise tax of up to 8% on hotel, motel, and short-term lodging accommodations

  • Follows a resolution adopted by Fairburn's governing authority on January 13, 2025, specifying the tax rate, projects, and fund allocation

  • Requires at least 50% of revenue collected above the 5% base rate to be spent on promoting tourism, conventions, and trade shows through the city's designated destination marketing organization

  • Remaining revenue above the 5% threshold must be used for tourism product development

Legislative Description

Fairburn, City of; levy an excise tax

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-05-13

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/6/2025
Intragovernmental Coordination2/20/2025

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