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A07477 Memo:

NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
 
BILL NUMBER: A7477A
 
SPONSOR: Jacobson
  TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend chapter 371 of the laws of 2020 amending the tax law relating to authorizing the town of Newburgh to impose a hotel and motel tax, in relation to the effectiveness thereof   PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:: To extend the Town of Newburgh's hotel and motel tax for an additional 2 years.   SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:: Section 1: Extends the authorization for the imposition of a hotel and motel tax in the Town of Newburgh for an additional 2 years. Section 2 sets forth the effective date which is immediately.   JUSTIFICATION:: This legislation would allow the Town of Newburgh to continue to impose a hotel and motel tax. The rate of such tax shall not exceed 5% of the per diem rental rate for each room. Pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Law, a town may adopt local laws that relate to the levy and administration of local taxes if authorized by the State legislature. The Town of Newburgh has requested an extension of this special legis- lation which will enable them to continue to collect a hotel and motel tax in an effort to raise additional revenue for the town.   PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:: A9155/S7302-A - Signed Chap.371 of the Laws of 2020.   FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:: None to the state. The town will continue to collect additional revenue which will be used to reduce the burden on local taxpayers.   EFFECTIVE DATE:: This act shall take effect immediately and shall be deemed repealed on December 23, 2025.
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