Bill > HB1867

This bill authorizes the city of Joplin, which has between 51,000 and 58,000 inhabitants and is located in more than one county, to increase its existing transient guest tax (a tax on hotel and motel room charges) from its current rate to no more than six percent. The increase would only be valid if approved by a voter referendum, as required by state election laws. The tax would continue to be levied on guests staying in hotels or motels for 31 days or less per calendar quarter, and the additional revenue generated from the tax increase must be specifically used for constructing and maintaining new tourism-related capital projects in the city. The bill amends existing Missouri state law (Section 67.1000) to create this specific provision for cities matching Joplin's demographic characteristics, ensuring that the tax increase is separately stated on hotel bills and is in addition to any other existing taxes. This type of targeted legislation allows local governments more flexibility in funding tourism infrastructure and promotion efforts.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1867&year=2026&code=R