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House panel reviews bill to remove sunset on $3 tourism promotion fee for local TPAs
Summary
House Finance heard testimony on HB 22‑78 to remove the July 1, 2027 expiration for a $3 per‑room‑per‑night additional charge used by local tourism promotion areas; sponsors and tourism groups said the revenue funds local marketing and events, while staff noted limited fiscal impact at the state level.
The House Finance Committee heard about House Bill 22‑78, which would remove the July 1, 2027 expiration on an additional $3 per room per night charge that some local tourism promotion areas (TPAs) impose on lodging. Martha Whaling, staff to the Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee, told members the bill would make permanent a charge currently allowed under state law and described the local mechanism for depositing revenues into tourism promotion accounts.
Sponsor Rep. Stephanie Barnard (8th Legislative District) said the proposal…
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