Bill > HB2119

This bill, concerning tourism in Tennessee, introduces a new definition for "destination marketing organization," which refers to a nonprofit or government entity dedicated to attracting tourists through promotion and development efforts, operating year-round with a dedicated marketing budget and consistent funding. It also amends existing law to require municipalities that levy a tax on hotel occupancy and use these funds for tourism promotion through a destination marketing entity to release those funds to the entity within 120 days of approving their final budget. This change aims to streamline the process of getting tourism promotion funds to the organizations responsible for marketing the state.