The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by James Benton.
DIGEST
SB 398 Engrossed 2024 Regular Session Jenkins
Present law creates numerous tourist commissions around the state as political subdivisions.
Authorizes each commission to levy and collect a hotel occupancy tax to be used for the operation
of the commission and for attracting conventions and tourists.
Present law authorizes the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau to levy a maximum
rate of four and one-half percent until 25 years after June 30, 1999.
Proposed law retains present law but extends the sunset of the maximum rate of four and one-half
percent until 25 years, after June 30, 2024.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 33:4574.1.1(A)(24)(b))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs to
the original bill
1. Makes technical amendments.