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This bill modifies provisions related to Regional Convention and Visitors Commissions, primarily by altering their composition, appointment processes, and powers, and also impacts the Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority. Key changes include expanding the commission's membership to fifteen individuals by August 28, 2026, with appointments split between the city executive, county executive, and the governor, and specifying industry representation for certain appointees. The bill also grants the commission new powers, such as levying special assessments on real property within a "convention district" (defined as the area containing a convention center and related facilities) and imposing a convention district sales and use tax, subject to voter approval. Furthermore, it clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority, including its commissioners and financial obligations, and adjusts the timeline for state appropriations for tourism infrastructure projects, extending the application deadline for certain projects and increasing appropriation limits for regional convention and visitors commission projects.

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