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History
- Signed chap.266
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to assembly
- Passed senateVote 60–1
- Home rule request
- 3rd reading cal.1343
- Substituted for S7580
- Referred to rules
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Home rule request
- Advanced to third reading cal.964
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- Reported
- Referred to ways and means
Companion bill
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Relates to the imposition of sales and compensating use taxes in the county of Erie
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor William T. Stachowski
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A10786
Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to the imposi- tion of sales and compensating use taxes by the county of Erie
Purpose of the bill
To authorize Erie County to continue to impose an additional 1% County sales tax rate for an additional one year.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill amends Section 1210(i)(4) of the Tax Law to authorize Erie County to impose an additional county sales tax rate of one percent effective December 1, 2010 and expiring November 30, 2011.
Justification
Erie County has requested authorization to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use tax. The revenue anticipated from this additional tax will allow the County of Erie to continue to provide services deemed vital to the community, while main- taining a balanced budget.
Prior legislative history
Originally enacted by Chapter 985 of the laws of 1984; extended repeatedly since then, most recently through November 30, 2010 (Chapter 13 of the Laws of 2008).
Fiscal implications
None to the State. Approximately $135 million annu- ally for Erie County.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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