Senate adopts SD1 to create climate/resiliency fund funded by temporary TAT increase; debate centers on allocation and transparency
The committee passed SB 1396 with an SD1 that establishes a Climate Mitigation and Resiliency Special Fund and an Economic Revitalization Special Fund funded by an increase in the transient accommodations tax (TAT); DBEDT and HTA supported the concept while some senators asked for clearer allocation and bookkeeping.
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The Senate passed SB 1396 with an SD1 to create two new special funds—one for climate mitigation and resiliency and one for economic development and revitalization—financed by a phased increase in the transient accommodations tax (TAT).
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