Richland proposal would extend authorization for hotel room tax

The proposal would extend the law authorizing Richland’s 3% hotel and motel room tax to July 1, 2030. The tax applies to room rentals at hotels and motels within Richland. The city may impose the tax only if at least 60% of city electors voting in an election approve it. The text gives July 1, 2030, as the repeal date. The bill would take effect after passage.