AN ACT DEDICATING A PORTION OF THE REVENUE GENERATED FROM SALES AND USE TAXES IMPOSED ON MEALS SOLD BY AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT, CATERER OR GROCERY STORE TO THE TOURISM FUND.
Sponsored By: Catherine A. Osten (Democratic)
Introduced
Summary
To require a percentage of the revenue generated from the additional one per cent sales and use taxes imposed on meals sold by an eating establishment, caterer or grocery store be deposited in the Tourism Fund to support the hospitality, arts, culture and tourism needs of the state and related marketing endeavors.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Catherine A. Osten
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
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Actions Timeline
Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding
2/17/2026legislature
Bill Text
Proposed Bill
2/17/2026
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