Introduced
by
To authorize a new 5 percent room tax (“marketing assessment”) on hotel and motel rooms in Midland and Bay Counties. A referendum of lodging providers would be required if requested by least 40 percent of the owners of "transient facilities" subject to the tax. Providers would have one vote for each room in their facility. The tax revenue would go to regional marketing and promotion programs.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 33 to 5 (details)
To authorize a new 5 percent room tax (“marketing assessment”) on hotel and motel rooms in Midland and Bay Counties. A referendum of lodging providers would be required if requested by least 40 percent of the owners of "transient facilities" subject to the tax. Providers would have one vote for each room in their facility. The tax revenue would go to regional marketing and promotion programs.
Referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
