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- Substituted by S1888
- Advanced to third reading cal.177
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- Referred to ways and means
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Extends authorization of the city of New Rochelle to impose an additional sales and compensating use tax
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Suzi Oppenheimer
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BILL NUMBER:A288
Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the authorization of the city of New Rochelle to impose an additional sales and compensating use tax
Purpose or general idea of bill
Amends the tax law to authorize the city of New Rochelle to adopt and amend local laws, ordinances or resol- utions to continue to impose a one percent additional tax rate during the period beginning January 1, 2009 and ending December 31, 2011.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one of this bill extends the city of New Rochelle's authorization to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use tax above the generally prescribed maximum of three percent for the period January 1, 2009 to December 30, 2011. Section two provides for an immediate effective date.
Justification
The city of New Rochelle is requesting authorization from the legislature to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use tax above the standard three percent rate for the peri- od January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2011. Revenues from the additional tax will assist the City of New Rochelle in providing essential services, while maintaining a balanced budget.
Prior legislative history
2007-2008 - A.7903 - Latimer (Rules) Chapter 253 2005-2006 - A.8769 - Latimer (Rules) Chapter 350
Fiscal implications
None to the State. Approximately $9 million in additional revenues for the City of New Rochelle annually.
Effective date
Immediately.
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