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MS HB4145

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lance Varner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date for the City of Richland's hotel/motel tourism tax from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2030
  • The tax is levied at 3% on gross proceeds of hotel and motel room rentals within the city
  • Revenue generated must be used exclusively for promoting tourism and parks and recreation
  • Tax proceeds must be kept in a special fund separate from general revenues and audited annually by an independent certified public accountant
  • Originally authorized under Local and Private Laws of 2018 and previously extended in 2022, requiring 60% voter approval in a local election to implement

Legislative Description

City of Richland; extend date of repeal on hotel/motel tourism tax.

Last Action

Referred To Local and Private Legislation

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation3/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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