Bill > HB2700

This bill amends the Illinois Municipal Code to modify how hotel-related tax revenues are used in DuPage County municipalities that are part of a certified local tourism and convention bureau. Currently, these municipalities are required to spend 75% of hotel operators' and hotel use tax revenues on promoting tourism and attracting overnight visitors. The bill reduces this requirement to 50%, allowing municipalities more flexibility in how they allocate these funds. The remaining funds can be used for economic development or capital infrastructure projects. The change applies to municipalities within DuPage County that are members of a not-for-profit tourism organization recognized by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Both affected sections of the law (regarding hotel operators' tax and hotel use tax) are scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027. The bill provides municipalities with greater discretion in using hotel-related tax revenues while still maintaining a significant commitment to tourism promotion.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2700&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104