HCS HB 1456 -- TRANSIENT GUEST TAX

SPONSOR:  Johnson, 47 (Black)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee on
Local Government by a vote of 14 to 0.

This substitute allows the cities of Marston, Matthews, and
Steele 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 and will be used for tourism purposes and
infrastructure improvements.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2005, FY 2006, and
FY 2007.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill will provide revenue to
promote tourism and make infrastructure improvements.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Black.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Julie Jinkens McNitt, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:15 am