Transient occupancy tax; adds representatives of lodging properties to local tourism organizations. (HB2502)

Introduced By

Del. Brenda Pogge (R-Williamsburg)

Description

Transient occupancy tax. Adds representatives of lodging properties to those local tourism organizations with whom counties consult prior to determining what tourism-related expenditures to make with the revenue from the additional three percent transient occupancy tax available to some counties (all counties may impose a two percent tax). The bill also expands the list of considerations regarding a proposed expenditure to include whether such expenditure will increase occupancy of lodging properties. Amends § 58.1-3819 (“Transient occupancy tax.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

No Richmond Sunlight visitors voted on this bill while voting was open.