Transient occupancy tax; adds Washington County to those localities authorized to impose. (HB1634)

Introduced By

Del. Joseph Johnson (D-Abingdon) with support from co-patron Del. Terry Kilgore (R-Gate City)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Transient occupancy tax; Washington County.  Adds Washington County to the list of counties that may impose a transient occupancy tax rate up to three percent in addition to the two percent rate available to all counties (a total maximum tax rate of five percent). All revenue from the additional three percent rate shall be used solely for travel and tourism. Read the Bill »

Status

01/24/2011: Merged into HB1452

History

DateAction
01/10/2011Committee
01/10/2011Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11100246D
01/10/2011Referred to Committee on Finance
01/14/2011Impact statement from TAX (HB1634)
01/17/2011Assigned Finance sub: #2
01/19/2011Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)
01/24/2011Incorporated by Finance (HB1452-Scott, E.T.)