Bill > H6334

This bill authorizes municipalities to impose a ticket tax of up to two dollars ($2) on ticket sales for large entertainment venues with a seating capacity of at least 800 patrons. Specifically, city or town councils can establish an ordinance to implement this tax, which would be collected by the state's division of taxation and then redistributed back to the municipality where the venue is located. An important technical detail is that this new tax revenue would not be included in calculating a municipality's maximum allowable levy increase, which means it provides an additional source of potential revenue without impacting other tax calculation limits. The bill is straightforward in its purpose, giving local governments more financial flexibility by creating a new, optional revenue stream tied specifically to large entertainment venues. The tax is optional, meaning municipalities can choose whether to implement it, and it would take effect immediately upon passage.

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