HB 1581-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Authorizes an additional special assessment on the sale of or charge made for the furnishing of lodging that is subject to tax under chapter 82.08 RCW for the purpose of funding convention and tourism promotion. This additional special assessment amount shall be a fixed amount not to exceed two dollars on the sale of or charge made for the furnishing of lodging.

Provides that, for the purposes of the additional special assessment under RCW 35.87A.010(3), the assessment amount charged for the furnishing of lodging by businesses shall reflect the location and the revenue that the lodging business will receive from the convention and tourism promotion.