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GeorgiaHB 7322025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Glynn County; levy an excise tax

Sponsored By: Buddy DeLoach (Republican), Steven Sainz (Republican), Rick Townsend (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Glynn County lodging taxes fund tourism

Each fiscal year, the law directs how Glynn County spends lodging-tax revenue above what a 5% rate would collect. At least 50% of that excess must promote tourism, conventions, and trade shows. Promotion money must go through the county's designated tourism marketing organization or another entity authorized under an existing tourism-funding contract. Any remaining excess must fund tourism product development, following the county resolution's projects and spending plan.

Glynn County lodging tax capped at 7%

The law allows Glynn County to tax covered lodging charges at up to 7%; it does not set the actual rate. Covered stays include hotels, motels, inns, lodges, tourist camps, tourist cabins, campgrounds, and other places offering paid lodging. Providers must be county-licensed or required to pay county business or occupation taxes. The law's effectiveness depends on the county adopting Resolution #R-06-25 on January 16, 2025. That resolution specifies the tax rate, tourism projects or purposes, and how the money is divided.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Buddy DeLoach

    Republican • House

  • Steven Sainz

    Republican • House

  • Rick Townsend

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 224 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/28/2025

LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Yes: 53 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/18/2025

Local Calendar

Yes: 171 • No: 0 • Other: 6

Actions Timeline

  1. House Date Signed by Governor

    5/1/2025House

  2. Act 56

    5/1/2025

  3. Effective Date

    5/1/2025

  4. House Sent to Governor

    4/7/2025House

  5. Senate Committee Favorably Reported

    3/28/2025Senate

  6. Senate Passed/Adopted

    3/28/2025Senate

  7. Senate Read and Referred

    3/20/2025Senate

  8. House Committee Favorably Reported

    3/18/2025House

  9. House Third Readers

    3/18/2025House

  10. House Passed/Adopted

    3/18/2025House

  11. House Second Readers

    3/11/2025House

  12. House First Readers

    3/10/2025House

  13. House Hopper

    3/6/2025House

Bill Text

  • HB 732/AP* (v4)

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