Bill > SB3272

This bill extends the sunset date for the Lauderdale County Tourism Commission from October 1, 2025, to October 1, 2029, and modifies how the tourism director's salary is determined. Specifically, the bill amends a previous local law that established the tourism commission, which has the power to promote tourism in Lauderdale County and levy a tax of up to 2.5% on hotel and motel room rentals. The key change in this bill relates to the director's compensation: instead of having a fixed maximum salary, the director's salary will now be recommended by the tourism commission and approved by the county Board of Supervisors. This gives the commission more flexibility in setting the director's pay while maintaining supervisory oversight. The bill preserves the commission's existing powers, including creating tourism-related facilities, receiving revenues from various sources, and potentially using tax proceeds to support convention center or coliseum projects. The tax collection and administrative procedures remain unchanged, including the requirement for separate accounting and annual independent audits of the commission's finances.

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