HB2278 allows lodging businesses in designated areas to impose an additional charge of up to three dollars per night to promote tourism.

HB2278 amends existing law to permit lodging businesses in designated areas to impose an additional charge of up to three dollars per night to promote tourism. To implement this charge, the signatures of at least sixty percent of the lodging business operators in the area are required, along with details on the proposed uses of the revenue, estimated costs, and the charge rate. This bill aims to continue the growth of the tourism sector by allowing the additional assessment to proceed. The provisions of this bill expire on July 1, 2027.

HB2278 allows lodging businesses in designated areas to impose an additional charge of up to three dollars per night to promote tourism.

HB2278 amends existing law to permit lodging businesses in designated areas to impose an additional charge of up to three dollars per night to promote tourism. To implement this charge, the signatures of at least sixty percent of the lodging business operators in the area are required, along with details on the proposed uses of the revenue, estimated costs, and the charge rate. This bill aims to continue the growth of the tourism sector by allowing the additional assessment to proceed. The provisions of this bill expire on July 1, 2027.