HB 1594 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Authorizes a transient guest tax for the promotion of tourism in any municipality, upon voter approval

HB 1594 allows municipalities to impose a temporary hotel/motel tax of up to 5% per night on guests staying less than 31 days, but only after voter approval. The tax must be approved by a majority of voters in a general or primary election, with a specific ballot question about the rate and purpose. All revenue from this tax must be used exclusively for tourism promotion within the municipality. The bill does not apply to municipalities already charging a similar tax and requires the tax to be listed separately on guest bills. This is a procedural measure requiring public consent before implementation.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 28, 2025 Last action May 15, 2025
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Mike Costlow
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