Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 474 — Revenue and taxation; repeal an exemption for charges paid for continuous use of rooms, lodgings, or accommodations after the first 30 days of continuous occupancy

Last action — House Second Readers

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-13-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal levies on public accommodations charges for promotion of tourism, conventions, and trade shows, so as to repeal an exemption for charges paid for continuous use of rooms, lodgings, or accommodations after the first 30 days of continuous occupancy; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. House Second Readers

  2. House First Readers

  3. House Hopper

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 247 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (247)

247 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 474 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-13-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county and municipal levies on public accommodations charges for promotion of tourism, conventions, and trade shows, so as to repeal an exemption for charges paid for continuous use of rooms, lodgings, or accommodations after the first 30 days of continuous occupancy; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
What is the current status of HB 474?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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