Senate Bill No. by Senator McMath amends the existing law regarding occupancy taxes levied by the St. Tammany Parish Tourist and Convention Commission. The bill specifically modifies R.S. 33:4574.1(M) to allow the governing authority of St. Tammany Parish to increase the occupancy tax rate from a maximum of three percent to four percent on the rent or fee charged for hotel rooms, motel rooms, and overnight camping facilities within its jurisdiction.

This change is intended to provide the commission with additional revenue to support tourism and related activities in the parish. The new law will take effect on August 1, 2025, and retains the existing provisions of the law while updating the tax rate limit.

Statutes affected:
SB43 Original: 33:1(M)