1. DMO26-0102 - ATT1 - Tourism Industry Briefing Session Week 9

Tourist Development Council · 2026-04-14 · agenda_item

This agenda item concerns a tourism industry briefing session for the Tourist Development Council in Pasco County. The session will cover legislative updates following the end of the regular session and the upcoming special session focused on the state budget and taxes. Specifically, it notes that no legislation expanding the use of the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) passed during the regular session. The item also mentions that bills related to pool safety requirements for rental properties, including vacation rentals, failed to pass. These bills would have mandated safety features for properties with pools or nearby bodies of water and imposed penalties for noncompliance. The public process for this item is informational, serving as a briefing. While no direct construction is outlined, the discussions around rental property safety and potential TDT impacts could influence future regulations or development. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers in the construction and safety equipment sectors should monitor these discussions, as potential future regulations or changes in tourism tax allocation could create opportunities. Early awareness of these legislative and regulatory trends allows businesses to prepare and position themselves for potential future work.