HCS HB 181 -- TOURISM TAX

SPONSOR:  Johnson, 47 (Seigfreid)

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

This substitute allows the City of Sweet Springs and 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 and 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 allow Sweet
Springs and Marshall to promote tourism.  The tax must be
approved by voters.

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 July 25, 2003 at 10:11 am