SB 187 – Modifies provisions relating to the imposition of transient guest taxes by certain local governments

• Sponsor: Vogel
• LR Number: 0600S.01I
• Committee: Ways and Means
• Last Action: 4/1/2009 - Hearing Conducted S Ways and Means Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2009

Current Bill Summary

SB 187 - Current law allows any county, city which is the county seat of any county, and various other cities to impose a tax, not to exceed five percent per room per night, on charges for sleeping rooms paid by guests of hotels and motels. This act increases the maximum levy from five percent to seven percent. Such increase will become effective only upon voter approval.

This act is similar to Senate Bill 900 (2008).

JASON ZAMKUS