Henry County, county lodging tax further provided for
HB 591 amends existing law concerning the county lodging tax in Henry County. This bill allows the Henry County Commission to levy a privilege or license tax, not exceeding four percent, on businesses that rent rooms, lodging, or accommodations to transients. The tax applies to various establishments such as hotels, motels, and recreational vehicle parks. It clarifies exemptions, including charges subject to state sales tax, rentals for 30 continuous days or more, and accommodations intended as a principal residence. This act is scheduled to become effective on October 1, 2025.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 17, 2025
Last action Apr 29, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
upper
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Local Legislation )
upper
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 968
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rick Rehm
RRepublican
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