1997 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 646

CHAPTER NUMBER: 611 File Code: Miscellaneous - Local Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1307
Sponsored By:
Senators Bromwell and Hoffman
Entitled:
Baltimore City - Hotel Room Tax - Convention Center Promotion

Synopsis:

Extending through FY 2002 a 7.5% limit on the rate of the Baltimore City hotel tax; and requiring that for FY 1998 through 2002 at least 40% of the proceeds from the tax be appropriated specifically for convention center marketing and promotion of tourism.

Legislative History

Senate Action
1/31
First Reading Budget and Taxation
2/12
Hearing 3/4 at 4:00 p.m.
3/13
Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
3/14
Favorable Report Adopted (38-0)
Second Reading Passed
3/18
Third Reading Passed (46-0)
4/1
Returned Passed
5/22
Signed by the Governor Chapter 611
House Action
3/18
First Reading Ways and Means
3/19
Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
3/31
Favorable Report by Ways and Means
3/27
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/28
Third Reading Passed (125-8)
Sponsored by:
Senator Thomas L. Bromwell, District 8
Senator Barbara A. Hoffman, District 42
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
BALTIMORE CITY
CONVENTIONS
HOTELS AND MOTELS
MANDATES
REVENUE AND TAXES -see also specific taxes -
TOURISM

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)