City of Richland; extend repealer on bar and restaurant tourism tax.

Richland bars face tax through 2030

The law extends Richland’s authority to tax bar sales and some restaurant sales through July 1, 2030. The tax can be up to 2% of bars’ gross sales and specified restaurant sales. The city must use the money for multipurpose-building debt or for tourism, parks, and recreation; the latter use requires the building debt to be paid and approval by at least 60% of voters in a separate election. The state keeps 3% for collection, sends the rest to the city, and the city must keep separate records and pay for an annual independent audit.