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MD HB1277
Department of Natural Resources - Savage River Lodge - Hotel Rental Surcharge
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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Crossed Over
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Passed
Dead
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Department of Natural Resources, beginning in fiscal year 2027, to assess and collect an 8% hotel rental surcharge on rental units at the Savage River Lodge and remit the proceeds to the Comptroller for distribution to Garrett County; and requiring Garrett County to designate 6% of the proceeds for the promotion of Garrett County and any amount over 6% is to be distributed to the general fund of the county.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Natural Resources to implement an 8% hotel rental surcharge on rental units at the Savage River Lodge, starting in fiscal year 2027. The department will collect the surcharge and remit the proceeds to the Comptroller for distribution to Garrett County. Of the total surcharge, the 6% portion will be designated by the county for promoting tourism, while the remaining percentage (above 6%) will be directed to the county's general fund. This legislation provides a specific mechanism for generating additional local revenue through a targeted hospitality tax on a particular lodging property, with clear guidelines for how the collected funds should be allocated. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving the Department of Natural Resources and Garrett County time to prepare for the implementation of this new surcharge.
Committee Categories
Education, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing (13:00:00 3/25/2025 ) (on 03/25/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1277?ys=2025RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb1277t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 483429/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/amds/bil_0007/hb1277_48342901.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb1277f.pdf |
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