Introduced
by
To increase from 1.5 percent to 10 percent the montly "delinquency charge" imposed on a hotel or motel owner who is late paying a room tax imposed to pay for regional marketing schemes, or to pay the debts of regional convention facilities. (For Detroit metro area lodging facilities this means Cobo Hall debt.)The "delinquency charge" is imposed on top of a 1.5 percent per month interest charge.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To increase the tax from 1.5 percent to 3.0 percent per month instead of increasing to 10 percent.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 83 to 26 (details)
To increase from 1.5 percent to 3.0 percent the montly "delinquency charge" imposed on a hotel or motel owner who is late paying a room tax imposed to pay for regional marketing schemes, or to pay the debts of regional convention facilities. (For Detroit metro area lodging facilities this means Cobo Hall debt.)The "delinquency charge" is imposed on top of a 1.5 percent per month interest charge.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.