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SB 3060

City of Greenwood; extend the repeal date on the tourism tax and the Greenwood Tourism Commission.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lydia Chassaniol

Extends the Greenwood tourism tax and Tourism Commission sunset date, preserving local funding and governance to promote tourism, events, and visitor services.

Approved by Governor
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Bill Summary · SB 3060

SB 3060 — Summary: Extend repeal date for Greenwood tourism tax and Greenwood Tourism Commission

Status: Approved by Governor
Introduced: April 25, 2025
Subject: Local and Private legislation (City of Greenwood)

Purpose

SB 3060 continues the City of Greenwood’s authority to levy its local tourism tax and maintains the Greenwood Tourism Commission by extending the statutory repeal (sunset) date that would otherwise terminate the tax and the commission. The bill’s intent is to preserve the local funding and governance mechanism used to promote tourism and support tourism‑related activities in Greenwood.

Key provisions (as described in the bill title)

  • Extends the repeal/sunset date that would terminate:
    • The Greenwood tourism tax (commonly a local hotel/motel or lodging tax used to fund tourism promotion), and
    • The Greenwood Tourism Commission (the local body that oversees use of those tourism funds and related programs).
  • Preserves existing local authority and the commission’s role until the new repeal date specified in the bill.

Note: The bill text with the exact new repeal date, any modifications to tax rate, allowed uses of proceeds, or changes to commission makeup or duties was not provided with this summary. For precise statutory language and dates, consult the enacted bill.

Who is affected

  • City of Greenwood: retains a dedicated revenue source and the commission that manages tourism promotion and related expenditures.
  • Businesses that collect the tourism tax (e.g., hotels, motels, short‑term rentals): continue to remit the tax per current local requirements.
  • Greenwood Tourism Commission members and staff: continue operations and oversight responsibilities.
  • Local tourism stakeholders and visitors: continued funding for marketing, events, and tourism infrastructure that the tax supports.

Procedural timeline (selected actions)

  • Received by Secretary of the Senate: 2025-04-25
  • Referred to Local Government / Local and Private committees: late Feb–Mar 2025
  • Passed both chambers and enrolled: March 2025 (passed; enrolled bill signed 2025-04-01)
  • Approved by Governor: 2025-04-10
  • Permission to introduce / first reading (formal entries): 2025-04-28

Potential impacts

  • Continued local funding for tourism promotion, special events, and visitor services, which can support hospitality businesses and local economic activity.
  • Maintains local governance structure for prioritizing and allocating tourism funds.
  • Businesses responsible for tax collection will continue existing administrative duties.

Notes

This summary is based on the bill title and legislative history provided. The enacted bill text should be consulted for exact repeal date(s), any limitations or new conditions on the use of tourism tax proceeds, and any changes to commission composition or responsibilities.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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