HB1347

Providing for establishment of tourism improvement districts, for governance of tourism improvement districts, for establishment of tourism improvement district management associations, for duties of tourism improvement district management associations, for termination of tourism improvement districts and for annual audit of tourism improvement district management associations.

Chamber Passed·6/24/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1347 establishes tourism improvement districts to enhance visitor experiences and tourism activities.

HB1347, known as the Tourism Improvement District Act, allows counties to establish tourism improvement districts (TIDs) to improve visitor experiences. These districts can include specific classifications of benefited businesses, such as hotels. The act outlines procedures for establishing, governing, and terminating TIDs, including public hearings and objections from benefited businesses. It also details the duties of tourism improvement district management associations (TIDMAs), which manage the districts, and mandates annual audits of these associations.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · Jun 24, 2025
Current
Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

149 Yea

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54 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 3, 2025

10:00 AM

Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development (h) Hearing

History

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

Referred to Community, Economic & Recreational Development

Jun 24, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Jun 24, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (145-54)