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Introduced
01/16/2024
01/16/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/16/2024
01/16/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION; INCREASING THE RATE OF THE OCCUPANCY TAX THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO THE LODGERS' TAX ACT; AMENDING THE LIMITATIONS ON USES OF CERTAIN OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX; ADDING DEFRAYING THE COSTS FOR QUALITY-OF- LIFE-RELATED FACILITIES AS A NEW ALLOWABLE USE OF PROCEEDS OF THE TAX; ALLOWING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO DEFRAY CERTAIN COSTS FOR QUALITY-OF-LIFE-RELATED FACILITIES; COMBINING MULTIPLE SECTIONS REGARDING THE USE OF THE TAX PROCEEDS INTO ONE SECTION; AMENDING AND REPEALING SECTIONS OF THE NMSA 1978.
AI Summary
This bill increases the rate of the occupancy tax that may be imposed by a municipality or county pursuant to the Lodgers' Tax Act. It also expands the allowable uses of the occupancy tax proceeds to include defraying the costs for quality-of-life-related facilities, allowing for the issuance of bonds to defray certain costs, and combining multiple sections regarding the use of the tax proceeds into one section. The bill also requires municipalities and counties to report occupancy tax expenditures to the local government division of the Department of Finance and Administration on a quarterly basis.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 01/16/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=4&year=24 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/24%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0004.pdf |
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