Winston County, lodging tax levied, collection and distribution provided for

HB 590 proposes to levy a new 8% lodging tax on businesses that rent rooms or accommodations to transients in Winston County. This tax would apply to charges for lodging and services, with exemptions for certain existing taxes and nonprofit organizations. The collected funds would be distributed for specific purposes within the county. These include 55% for road and bridge improvements, 20% for the sheriff's law enforcement, 20% for volunteer fire departments, and 5% for the Winston County General Fund. This bill requires approval by a majority of Winston County voters in a referendum to become operative.