HB 2579
Increases state transient lodging tax rate and provides for transfer of moneys attributable to increase to county in which taxes were collected.
| Status | In House Committee (HHOUS) |
| Sponsors | Khanh Pham (Democrat) (Chief), Michael Dembrow (Democrat) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
Bill Text
Increases the state transient lodging tax and requires transferred revenues to be used exclusively for affordable housing.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Khanh Pham
Co-Sponsors: Michael Dembrow
Overview#
Increases state transient lodging tax rate and provides for transfer of moneys attributable to increase to county in which taxes were collected. Requires transferred moneys to be used exclusively for affordable housing in county. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-11 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2021-01-19 | H | Referred to Housing with subsequent referral to Revenue, then Ways and Means. |
| 2021-06-26 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |