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Sponsor pitches temporary 2% lodging tax to fund tourism and trafficking services for 2026 World Cup; DOR provides revenue estimate
Summary
Representative Julio Cortez proposed a temporary 2% lodging tax tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup to fund state tourism efforts and services for trafficking victims; the Department of Revenue provided preliminary revenue estimates in committee Feb. 18.
Representative Julio Cortez briefed House Finance Feb. 18 on House Bill 18 82, a proposal to authorize a temporary 2% lodging tax for stays occurring between April 1, 2026, and Sept. 30, 2026. The sponsor said the tax is intended to capture incremental tourism receipts from the 2026 FIFA World Cup and dedicate funding to state tourism programs, local tourism efforts and services for victims of human trafficking.
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