Committee hears bill to make $3 tourism charge permanent for existing TPAs

Feb 5, 2026

House Bill 22-78 would remove the July 1, 2027, expiration on an additional $3 per-room-per-night charge that some tourism promotion areas (TPAs) impose to fund local tourism marketing. Supporters said the revenue helps local advertising and events; staff said it increases local revenue by about $4 million in the 2027–29 biennium.

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House Finance took testimony on House Bill 22-78 on Feb. 6, a bill to remove the July 1, 2027 expiration date on an additional $3 per-room-per-night charge that some local tourism promotion areas use to fund advertising and destination marketing.

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