Transient occupancy tax; eligible historic lodging properties.
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SB 547 — Transient occupancy tax; eligible historic lodging properties.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2018. Enacted.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 7 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Authorizes a qualified county to impose, after holding a public hearing, an additional transient occupancy tax not to exceed five percent of the amount of the charge for the occupancy of any room or space occupied at eligible historic lodging properties. An eligible historic lodging property is defined as a structure that (i) contains 450 or more rooms for overnight lodging, (ii) is located on land exceeding 700 acres, and (iii) at least a portion of which was built prior to 1930. A qualified county is one in which at least 40 percent of employment is in accommodations and food services. Any revenue generated by the tax would be used by the local government to incentivize other entities to invest in substantial rehabilitation, renovation, and expansion projects at eligible historic lodging properties.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
30 added · 45 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of SB 547 includes a provision that allows specific counties with a high percentage of employment in the accommodations and food service sector to impose an additional transient occupancy tax of up to five percent on historic lodging properties. This tax will generate funds that are specifically designated to encourage investment in the rehabilitation of these historic sites. This change matters because it aims to support the preservation of historic lodging buildings while also helping to boost local economies through increased funding for renovations.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18101749DVIRGINIA SENATEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 58.1-3825.2:1, relating to transient occupancy tax;
547 Offered January 10, 2018 Prefiled January 9, 2018 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 58.1-3825.2:1, relating to transient occupancy tax;
----------[S Patrons--547] HangerApproved and Deeds ---------- Referred to Committee on Finance ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
The tax imposed hereunder shall not apply to rooms or spaces rented and continuously occupied by the same individual or same group of individuals for 30 or more days.
View plain text versions (2)
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB547ER) View text Current html March 05, 2018
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101749D html January 09, 2018
Action History
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed House (79-Y 20-N)
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Reconsideration of House passage agreed to by House
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Passed House (80-Y 19-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee on Finance
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Passed by for the day
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Read second time and engrossed
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Referred to Committee on Finance
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101749D
Sponsors
- R. Creigh Deeds · Primary
- Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 16 voted No
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 79 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 79 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 20% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 547 do?
- Authorizes a qualified county to impose, after holding a public hearing, an additional transient occupancy tax not to exceed five percent of the amount of the charge for the occupancy of any room or space occupied at eligible historic lodging properties. An eligible historic lodging property is defined as a structure that (i) contains 450 or more rooms for overnight lodging, (ii) is located on land exceeding 700 acres, and (iii) at least a portion of which was built prior to 1930. A qualified county is one in which at least 40 percent of employment is in accommodations and food services. Any revenue generated by the tax would be used by the local government to incentivize other entities to invest in substantial rehabilitation, renovation, and expansion projects at eligible historic lodging properties.
- Who sponsors SB 547?
- SB 547 is sponsored by R. Creigh Deeds and Hanger, Emmett W., Jr..
- What is the current status of SB 547?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2018. Enacted.
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