Department of Natural Resources - Savage River Lodge - Hotel Rental Surcharge
Sponsor: Jim Hinebaugh, Jr. (District 1A)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Natural Resources - GenerallyStatus: Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Department of Natural Resources, beginning in fiscal year 2027, to assess and collect an 8% hotel rental surcharge on rental units at the Savage River Lodge and remit the proceeds to the Comptroller for distribution to Garrett County; and requiring Garrett County to designate 6% of the proceeds for the promotion of Garrett County and any amount over 6% is to be distributed to the general fund of the county.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Delegate Hinebaugh, Delegate Hinebaughlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Hinebaugh, Delegate Hinebaughlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Libber, Matt | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Wilson, Emily | Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Wilson, Emily | Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |