The bill amends the Code of Alabama 1975 concerning the Cullman County Tourism Bureau, specifically modifying its composition and the management of tourism-related tax revenues. The new structure will include representatives from the agri-tourism and faith-based tourism sectors, alongside local government and community representatives. The terms of service for members will vary, with staggered four-year terms for some and six-year or two-year terms for others. Additionally, the requirement for the Cullman County Treasurer to maintain a separate bank account for the Tourism Bureau has been removed.

On the taxation front, the bill introduces a five percent privilege or license tax on businesses renting accommodations to transients, while eliminating previous provisions related to the retirement of specific debts. The distribution of tax proceeds will now allocate two-fifths to the Cullman County Chamber of Commerce for operational expenses and three-fifths to the Cullman County Tourism Bureau for tourism promotion and operational costs. Furthermore, the City of Cullman is mandated to contribute a quarter percent of its collected privilege tax to the Tourism Bureau. These changes will take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45-22-225
Enrolled: 45-22-225