To amend the Act of July 5, 1884, to permit the imposition of...
To amend the Act of July 5, 1884, to permit the imposition of taxes on vessels operating as tourist accommodations, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB9543, seeks to change existing law by allowing taxes to be imposed on boats and ships that are used for tourism, such as cruises and houseboats. This change aims to help fund tourism-related infrastructure and services. The bill was introduced on June 30, 2026, by Ed Case and was referred to two committees for further review.
The bill would affect businesses and individuals who operate vessels for tourism, potentially increasing their costs. This could impact the tourism industry, including jobs and services provided by these vessels. The bill is currently in its early stages, having just been introduced and referred to committees for further consideration.
The latest action on this bill was its introduction on June 30, 2026. It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. These committees will review the bill and may hold hearings or make recommendations before it moves forward in the legislative process.
