Bill > HB1765

This bill authorizes Washington County, specifically a county with between 22,000 and 25,000 inhabitants and a county seat between 2,300 and 4,000 residents, to potentially implement a small transient guest tax (defined as a tax on hotel or motel room charges for stays of 31 days or less) through a voter referendum. If approved by voters, the county could impose a tax up to 0.5% per occupied room per night, with the entire proceeds dedicated exclusively to tourism promotion. The tax would be an additional charge stated separately from other room and tax charges. To implement the tax, the county must first place a specific ballot question before voters asking whether they approve the tax, with the exact wording specified in the bill. If a majority of voters approve the measure, the tax would become effective on the first day of the second calendar quarter after the election. If voters initially reject the tax, the county can hold subsequent referendums until voter approval is achieved.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1765&year=2026&code=R