Shelby County - Subject to local approval, changes the allocation of the revenue from the privilege tax on occupancy in a hotel. - Amends Chapter 131 of the Private Acts of 1969; as amended.
This bill proposes changing how revenue from Shelby County's hotel occupancy tax is distributed, requiring local approval from the Shelby County legislative body to take effect. Starting in Fiscal Year 2026, the funds would be split between the Convention and Visitors Bureau and the county to cover debt payments and operating costs for a new sports arena. The plan includes specific percentages for each recipient, a mechanism to refund the county if tax revenues fall short of required amounts, and two new seats on the Convention and Visitors Bureau board for county officials.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 11, 2024
Last action May 29, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Apr 15, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill
upper
Apr 11, 2024
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brent Taylor
RRepublican
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