Authorizes an occupancy tax in the city of Auburn
This bill authorizes the city of Auburn to impose an occupancy tax of up to 5% on hotel, motel, and bed-and-breakfast rentals within the city. It directly affects hotels, motels, and similar accommodations (excluding government entities, non-profits, and permanent residents staying 90+ days), requiring owners to collect and remit the tax. Revenue from the tax must be deposited into Auburn's general fund for any lawful city purpose. The tax authority expires on December 31, 2028, and local laws implementing it cannot exceed three years per enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rachel May
DDemocratic/Working Families
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