HB 1935 -- MUNICIPAL TRANSIENT GUEST TAX

SPONSOR:  Seigfreid

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on Local
Government and Related Matters by a vote of 15 to 0.

This bill allows the City of Marshall to impose, upon voter
approval, a room tax of not more than 5% per night.  This tax
will be in addition to any other tax authorized by law.  The tax
will be used by the city solely for the promotion of tourism.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill will help the City of
Marshall promote tourism.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Seigfreid.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Steve Bauer, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated October 11, 2002 at 9:03 am