SB1209 - Missouri: SB1209 - Modifies provisions of law relating to taxes and fees

HCS/SCS/SB 1209 - This modifies laws regarding taxes and fees. The Director of the Department of Revenue is required to justify any fee increases before the Joint Committee on Tax Policy before the increase can go into effect(Sections 21.810 and 32.400, RSMo). All counties are authorized to impose, upon voter approval, a sales tax of up to one-half of one percent for the purpose of funding the operation of public safety departments, including police and fire departments, and the communications of the public safety departments(Section 67.175). The City of Sugar Creek is authorized, upon voter approval, to impose a transient guest tax of at least two percent but not more than five percent on all occupied hotel, motel, and bed and breakfast inn rooms and campgrounds for the purpose of promoting tourism. The tax will not apply to charges for sleeping rooms paid by guests of not-for-profit hotels and motels(Section 67.1360). The City of Grandview, upon voter approval, to impose a transient [...]

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