SB 123 – Modifies provisions relating to taxes on hotels and motels in fourth class cities

• Sponsor: Chappelle-Nadal
• LR Number: 0698S.01I
• Committee: Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government
• Last Action: 1/24/2013 - Second Read and Referred S Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government Committee
• Journal Page: S131
• Effective Date: August 28, 2013

Current Bill Summary

SB 123 - Currently, the cities of Edmundson and Woodson Terrace are prohibited from increasing certain local taxes on hotels and motels above a certain level. This act removes the specific prohibitions on Edmundson and Woodson Terrace. Additionally, this act provides that any hotel or motel that is subject to a tax levied under this act may pass on the cost of such tax to guests of such hotel or motel.

MIKE HAMMANN