Published on Feb 09, 2026
Tourism promotion fee extension bill set for committee vote
A bill to eliminate the expiration of the authority for a city or county tourism promotion fee is set for a committee vote.
HB 2278 would eliminate the July 1, 2027, expiration date to allow tourism promotion areas to continue to charge an additional $3 per night fee for tourism promotion in addition to the $2 per night fee. The bill was heard in the House Finance Committee on February 6 and is scheduled for a committee vote on February 9.
Date to remember
HB 2278 is scheduled for an executive session in the House Finance Committee on Monday, February 9, at 8 am.
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