House Bill No. by Representative Walters authorizes the governing authority of the town of Blanchard to levy and collect a hotel occupancy tax, contingent upon voter approval. The proposed tax will not exceed 1% of the rent or fee charged for hotel room occupancy. The bill specifies that the tax must be paid by the individual occupying the hotel room at the time of payment and allows the governing authority to enter into contracts with public entities for the collection of this tax.

The proceeds from the hotel occupancy tax will be deposited into the town's general fund and are designated for public purposes within the town. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, unless vetoed by the governor and subsequently approved by the legislature, in which case it will become effective on the later of the two dates.