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GA HB732

Bill

Status

Passed

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rick Townsend

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Glynn County to levy an excise tax up to 7% on hotel, motel, inn, lodge, tourist camp, cabin, campground, and other short-term lodging accommodations

  • Follows Resolution #R-06-25 adopted by Glynn County's governing authority on January 16, 2025, which established the tax rate and allocation of proceeds

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

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

Legislative Description

Glynn County; levy an excise tax

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-05-01

5/1/2025

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/20/2025
Intragovernmental Coordination3/10/2025

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