Senate Bill No. by Senator Harris amends R.S. 21:204(A) to modify the hotel assessment levy in Orleans Parish. The bill allows tourism organizations to impose a hotel assessment of up to two and three-quarters percent of the daily room charge on hotel members, an increase from the previous limit of one percent. This assessment is intended to support destination marketing, sales, public relations, and other initiatives that promote economic development and tourism growth.

The bill stipulates that the levy must be approved by a resolution from the board of directors of the tourism organization and ratified through a referendum vote by the assessed hotels, ensuring that the hotels have a say in the assessment process. This legislative change aims to enhance the funding available for tourism-related activities in Orleans Parish, thereby benefiting the local economy and traveler experience.

Statutes affected:
SB203 Original: 21:204(A)
SB203 Engrossed: 21:204(A)
SB203 Enrolled: 21:204(A)