Hancock County; extend the date of repeal on the Hancock County Tourism Development Bureau and hotel/motel tax.

The repeal date was extended from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, delaying the expiration of the law by one year.

The bill version designation was updated from 'Committee Substitute' to 'As Passed the House' to reflect its legislative progress.

Extended the repeal date of the tourism tax from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2029, allowing the tax to remain in effect for four additional years.

Added new provisions requiring the Board of Supervisors to continue imposing the tax if it was levied without a prior voter election, including specific notice and protest procedures.

Added detailed procedures for handling voter protests against the tax, including thresholds for triggering elections and timelines for resolution.

Added requirements for publishing notices and holding elections if voters protest the dedication of tax proceeds to tourism purposes.

Added provisions for handling bond requirements and reimbursement of bureau officers' expenses.