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HB1788
Town of Meadville Hotel Tax for Tourism and Parks
Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 3:37 AM
In one sentence
This bill would allow the Town of Meadville to charge a 3% tax on short-term hotel stays if voters approve it, with money used only for tourism and parks.
What it does
- Authorizes a 3% tax on room rentals at hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts in the Town of Meadville.
- Excludes rooms rented for 30 days or longer from this new tax.
- Requires voters to approve the tax by passing it with 60% of votes cast before it can start.
- Directs that money collected must be used only to promote tourism and support parks and recreation.
- Sets a rule that the Department of Revenue keeps 3% of the tax to pay for collection costs.
Who it affects
- Businesses operating hotels, motels, or bed and breakfasts with six or more rooms in Meadville
- Guests staying at these lodging places who rent rooms for less than 30 days
- Voters living in the Town of Meadville who decide whether to pass the tax
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and died in committee, so it does not become law.
- This act would end automatically on July 1, 2030.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Gross proceeds
- The total amount of money received from renting a room before any costs are subtracted.
- Transient guests
- People who stay in a hotel or motel for lodging purposes rather than living there permanently.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Town of Meadville; authorize tax on hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts for tourism and parks and recreation.
Official activity
Bill history
- 04/15 (H) Died In Committee
- 04/15 Suspend from Deadlines by HC 64
- 01/19 (H) Referred To Local and Private Legislation