HB 2325: Establishing a tourism self-supported assessment program to fund statewide tourism promotion.
HB 2325 status: Introduced — Effective date 6/11/2026 (updated Mar 26, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThe House of Representatives is considering a plan where tourism businesses pay a small fee into a shared fund. That money would be used specifically to pay for advertising to bring more visitors to the state.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental policy changes identified.
Risks
- Increased tourism may lead to higher localized environmental impact.
Economy
Benefits
- Dedicated funding for statewide tourism marketing.
- Industry-led promotion may increase visitor spending.
Risks
- Additional fees may increase operating costs for small businesses.
- Potential for uneven benefits across different tourism sub-sectors.
Society
Benefits
- Potential for economic development in regions reliant on tourism.
Risks
- No explicit social welfare or consumer protection measures provided in the summary.
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Introduced
CurrentEffective date 6/11/2026.
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