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IN SB0142

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott Alexander

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Delaware County executive may adopt an ordinance to consolidate boards, bureaus, commissions, or authorities that administer innkeeper's tax and food and beverage tax funds into a single consolidated entity
  • Upon adoption of a consolidating ordinance, all former entities are immediately abolished, member terms end, and the consolidation is permanent with no option to restore former entities
  • Consolidated entity must have an odd number of members who reside in the county, serve terms not exceeding 4 years, and receive no salary or benefits (only expense reimbursement)
  • All existing funds, bonds, leases, contracts, records, and property transfer to the consolidated entity, which assumes all obligations
  • Effective July 1, 2026; passed Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee 11-0 on January 20, 2026

Legislative Description

Local hospitality boards.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/28/2026
Tax and Fiscal Policy1/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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