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GA HB568

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mitchell Scoggins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • City of Euharlee is authorized to levy an excise tax of up to 8% on hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, campground, and other short-term lodging accommodations

  • The City of Euharlee adopted Resolution No. 2025-02-04 on February 4, 2025, specifying the tax rate, tourism projects, and allocation of proceeds

  • At least 50% of tax revenue collected above the 5% base rate must 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

Euharlee, City of; levy an excise tax

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-05-13

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations2/28/2025
Intragovernmental Coordination2/24/2025

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