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History
- Substituted by A4768A
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.588
- Print number 1797a
- Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
Companion bill
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Authorizes the county of Washington to impose hotel or motel taxes
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Tony Jordan
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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to authorizing the county of Washington to impose hotel or motel taxes
Purpose
To authorize Washington County to impose hotel or motel taxes.
Summary of provisions
Section one - adds a new section 1202-aa to authorize Washington County to adopt and amend local laws imposing a hotel or motel tax at a rate of one half of one percent, any whole percent or any combination of a whole percent and one-half of one percent; provided that such rates shall not exceed four percent
Section two - contains the effective date
Justification
This legislation has been introduced at the request of the Washington County Board of Supervisors after a recommendation of the Agriculture, Planning, Tourism and Community Development Committee. The occupancy tax would be imposed on bed and breakfasts, inns, housekeeping cottages with four or more units and tourist facilities at a rate of four percent. This definition is consistent with the state sales tax on occupancy.
The County will use the revenues generated by this tax to promote tourism in, preserve the heritage of, and celebrate the agricultural community in, Washington County.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Local fiscal implications
It is anticipated that the occupancy tax will generate $30,000 per year.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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