CCS HCS SCS SB 758 -- LOCAL TAXES

This bill changes the laws regarding local taxation.  In its main
provisions, the bill:

(1)  Authorizes the governing bodies of the cities of Pacific,
Sullivan, Union, Riverside, and Clinton, upon voter approval, to
impose a transient guest tax for at least 2% but not more than
5%;

(2)  Authorizes Andrew County, upon voter approval, to impose a
sales tax not to exceed one-fifth of 1% on retail sales within
the county to be used solely for museums;

(3)  Prohibits the City of Edmundson from levying and collecting
a license tax on hotels and motels in an amount in excess of $27
per room per year and the City of Woodson Terrace an amount in
excess of $13.50 per room per year; and

(4)  Repeals Shannon County's authorization to impose a tourist
attraction ticket surcharge or transient guest tax.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:16 am