Authorizes the town of Highlands to impose a hotel and motel tax
This bill authorizes the town of Highlands (in Orange County) to impose a 5% tax on short-term hotel and motel stays, including bed-and-breakfast and tourist facilities. It excludes permanent residents (those staying 90+ consecutive days) and requires the tax to be collected by the town's fiscal officer. All revenue generated would go into the town's general fund for any lawful purpose, and the tax authority expires two years after enactment. The bill does not affect state, federal, or certain nonprofit entities as specified in the law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 13, 2025
Last action Jun 13, 2025
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Committee
2
Jun 11, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Eachus
DDemocratic
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