A bill for an act authorizing cities to establish self-supported tourism improvement districts.

This bill allows Iowa cities, counties, and townships to create self-supported tourism improvement districts. It authorizes local governments to impose assessments on lodging businesses (such as hotels and resorts) to fund tourism promotion, events, marketing, and infrastructure improvements that directly benefit those businesses. Key provisions include requiring public hearings and a petition from owners covering over 50% of proposed assessments, permitting different fees based on business categories or zones within the district, and ensuring district funds supplement - never replace - existing tourism funding. The bill defines terms like "assessment" (a fee tied to benefits) and specifies that district plans must detail boundaries, funding methods, and activity purposes.