Bill > HB1192

This bill authorizes the city of Knob Noster, which meets specific population criteria, to impose a transient guest tax on hotels, motels, and campgrounds within its boundaries, subject to voter approval. The tax would be limited to 5% per occupied room or campground site per night and would be applied in addition to existing charges and taxes. For the purposes of this bill, "transient guests" are defined as individuals who stay in a hotel, motel, or campground for 31 days or less in a calendar quarter, and "campgrounds" are defined as properties that rent parcels to temporary guests and may include utility hook-ups for tents, recreational vehicles, or other temporary shelters. To implement the tax, the city must first hold a special election where voters can approve or reject the proposed tax. The ballot would clearly state the proposed tax rate and purpose, which in this case is for general revenue. If a majority of voters approve the tax, it would take effect on the first day of the second calendar quarter after the election. If voters initially reject the tax, the city can hold subsequent elections to reconsider the proposal.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1192&year=2025&code=R