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Senate approves hotel-led convention assessment bill after raising approval threshold to 60%
Summary
The Senate passed House Bill 3 73, which permits creation of a Convention and Tourism Assessment Area (CTAA) that charges a fee on hotel bills to fund promotion; senators adopted an amendment raising the formation threshold from 50% to 60% of assessed value after debate about effects on smaller hotels.
The Senate passed House Bill 3 73, allowing counties, at the request of hoteliers, to establish a Convention and Tourism Assessment Area (CTAA) that charges a fee (not a tax) on hotel bills to fund promotion and visitor-economy projects. Senator Buxton, the floor sponsor, said the tool is aimed at rebuilding convention business and is controlled by county oversight and a tourism tax advisory board.
Opponents said the measure could let larger hotel owners impose costs on smaller competitors. Senator Fillmore criticized the concept on the floor, saying the…
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