All Roll Calls
Yes: 216 • No: 1
GeorgiaHB 8192025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Jasper County; levy an excise tax
Sponsored By: Dale Washburn (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Intragovernmental CoordinationState and Local Governmental OperationsLocal Bill
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Hotel tax funds set for tourism
When Jasper County collects the hotel tax, it compares total tax to what a 5% tax would raise. At least 50% of the dollars above that 5% amount must fund tourism promotion. The rest of those extra dollars must fund tourism product development. The county’s designated destination marketing group manages the promotion funds, or another authorized group under an existing contract.
Higher hotel room tax in Jasper County
Jasper County can charge up to an 8% tax on hotel, motel, and similar room charges. Guests pay the tax; operators must collect and send it in. A county resolution adopted November 4, 2024 sets the exact rate and how the money is used.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Dale Washburn
Republican • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/4/2025
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR
Yes: 51 • No: 1
House vote • 3/31/2025
Local Calendar Without HBs 851 & 852
Yes: 165 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
House Date Signed by Governor
5/13/2025HouseAct 236
5/13/2025Effective Date
5/13/2025House Sent to Governor
4/10/2025HouseSenate Committee Favorably Reported
4/4/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted
4/4/2025SenateHouse Committee Favorably Reported
3/31/2025HouseHouse Third Readers
3/31/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted
3/31/2025HouseSenate Read and Referred
3/31/2025SenateHouse Second Readers
3/27/2025HouseHouse First Readers
3/25/2025HouseHouse Hopper
3/21/2025House
Bill Text
HB 819/AP* (v4)
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