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House committee gives favorable report to HB 590, a short‑term rental tax measure affecting Winston County
Summary
A House committee gave HB 590 a favorable report after members discussed a county-level amendment that would require a local vote; the bill would create a short‑term rental tax in Winston County with a specified revenue distribution.
A House committee voted to give HB 590 a favorable report after lawmakers discussed a short‑term rental tax aimed at Winston County and the effect of a local “Posey Amendment” that requires voters in that county to approve certain local legislation.
The measure, introduced to the committee as HB 590, would create a lodging/short‑term rental tax in Winston County. Committee members discussed how the county’s Posey Amendment adds a step that sends certain local bills to a countywide vote before they can take effect. Representative Wadsworth explained the local distribution formula, saying, “This is the Winston County District. Winston County, and in Winston County, we have what's called the Posey Amendment.”
The committee heard an…
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