HB5498Introduced in the House
CTY CD-TOURISM BUREAUS
Introduced by Natalie Manley, District 98
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, every county with a population over 600,000 shall create a tourism and convention bureau. Provides that a tourism and convention bureau shall have the same powers and duties as a tourism and convention bureau created under the Tourism Preservation and Sustainability District Act, except that the tourism and convention bureau shall immediately be eligible for State tourism dollars and grant funding. Provides that the governing body of the tourism and convention bureau shall consist of a board of 25 members. Provides that the county board shall appoint the members of the board. Provides that the members of the board of the tourism and convention bureau shall elect the leader of the board of the tourism and convention bureau by simple majority. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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