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Senators split over 'dinner theater' exemption in tourism tax bill
Summary
Senators debated a House amendment to a tourism/restaurant tax bill that would exempt 'dinner theaters' from a tourist/restaurant tax; sponsors said the change clarifies gray areas, opponents warned it could create broad carve‑outs for restaurants that offer entertainment. The Senate refused to concur and signaled conference talks.
Senator Stevenson urged the Senate to consider the first substitute to Senate Bill 137, explaining the House insertion would exempt ‘‘dinner theaters’’ from a local tourism (restaurant) tax and reduce a promotion earmark from $500,000 to $450,000. Stevenson said the amendment was intended to remove a ‘‘gray area’’ where theaters that sell food might be taxed as restaurants and to make clear that dinner theaters would not be taxed.
Senators pressed for detail. Senator Aaron asked whether ‘‘dinner theater’’…
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