Expands tourist development tax uses to include public safety improvements, affordable housing, and workforce housing.

The bill amends the tourist development tax to allow its proceeds to fund public safety improvements, affordable housing, and workforce housing. The tax revenues can be used for public facilities to increase tourist-related business activities, with certain conditions. The bill specifies that at least 40% of the tax revenues must be spent on promoting and advertising tourism. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.

Expands tourist development tax uses to include public safety improvements, affordable housing, and workforce housing.

The bill amends the tourist development tax to allow its proceeds to fund public safety improvements, affordable housing, and workforce housing. The tax revenues can be used for public facilities to increase tourist-related business activities, with certain conditions. The bill specifies that at least 40% of the tax revenues must be spent on promoting and advertising tourism. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.