SB1967

DCEO-TOURISM GRANTS

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

SB1967 amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law to revise grant distribution for tourism and convention bureaus.

SB1967 amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law to revise the grant distribution for tourism and convention bureaus. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2026, the Department shall advance grant funds to certified bureaus that received funding in the prior fiscal year. The advanced amount will be equal to 50% of the total grant awarded to each bureau in the prior fiscal year. The Department may reserve up to 3% of total local tourism funds for administrative costs, incentive funds for promotional activities, and funding for statewide promotional activities.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 5, 2025

5:30 PM

Commerce Committee Hearing

History

Apr 11, 2025

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Mar 19, 2025

Senate

Second Reading

Mar 19, 2025

Senate

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 20, 2025