Baltimore's attempt to tax Airbnbs fails

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A bill that would have placed a 9.5 percent tax on Airbnbs and other short-term rental spaces is being held up in committee and won’t be considered this legislative session. The Judiciary and Legislative Investigations Committee of the City Council considered the bill this week, and is choosing to not vote on it. Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke, the vice chair of the committee, said she does not expect any action to be taken on the bill during this legislative session. The bill, which was introduced…