HB1765

HB1765 allows Washington County to propose a transient guest tax on hotel and motel room charges for tourism promotion.

HB1765 authorizes Washington County to present a question to voters regarding a transient guest tax on hotel and motel room charges. If approved by a majority, the tax would apply to all sleeping rooms, not exceeding 0.5% per occupied room per night, and would be in addition to any other charges or taxes. The tax proceeds would be used solely for tourism promotion. The tax would become effective on the first day of the second calendar quarter following the quarter in which the rooms in a hotel or motel for thirty-one days or less during any calendar quarter.