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HB 2195: DOT; TAT; CRUISE SHIPS; PASSENGER HEAD FEE; CRUISE SHIP SPECIAL FUND

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-01-30: Referred to TRN, TOU, FIN, referral sheet 5)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Requires the Department of Transportation to assess a per passenger head fee against cruise ships docking in the State's commercial harbors.  Establishes the Cruise Ship Special Fund.  Repeals existing law imposing the Transient Accommodations Tax on cruise ships, effective retroactive to 1/1/2026.

News Coverage:

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