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SB209Introduced in the Senate

Department of Natural Resources - Savage Highlands State Park - Hotel Rental Surcharge

IntroducedSenate Education, Energy, and the Environment

Introduced by Mike McKay, District 1

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requiring the Department of Natural Resources to assess and collect an 8% hotel rental surcharge on rental units at Savage Highlands State Park and remit the proceeds to the Comptroller for distribution to Garrett County; and requiring Garrett County to use and distribute the proceeds from the surcharge either for promotion of the county or for the general fund of the county.

Where it stands

Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m.

January 16, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

  3. Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m.

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