BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

SB 5868: Lodging services/tax exem.

Providing an exemption for certain lodging services from the convention and trade center tax.

Summary

Hostels are exempt from the taxes imposed by the Center PFD. Hostels are defined as a structure or facility where a majority of the rooms for sleeping accommodations are hostel dormitories containing a minimum of four standard beds designed for single-person occupancy within the facility. Hostel accommodations are supervised and must include at least one common area and at least one common kitchen for guest use.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5868), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to providing an exemption for certain lodging services from the convention and trade center tax;

No recorded floor votes.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5868 (2025–26) Superior court judges · Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2026
SB 5868 (2023–24) Family court conduct reports · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5868 (2021–22) Public fac. tax/housing · Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2022
SB 5868 (2019–20) Dolores Huerta day · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5868 (2017–18) Human services T.O. · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5868 (2013–14) Nonhighway fuel tax refunds · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5868 (2011–12) Tuition fees/excess credits · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5868 (2009–10) Cemetery & funeral dir brds · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor