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Establishes a tax free time period for storm related products for the month of September
In Senate Committee · Investigations And Government Operations · Sponsor William T. Stachowski
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A8818
Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to establishing a tax free time period for storm related products for the month of September
Purpose
To provide a "tax free" week allowing residents to purchase certain "storm related" products free of State of New York tax.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Section 1115 of the tax law is amended by adding a new subdivision (gg) to exempt named storm related products from taxes imposed by this article.
Section 2. Lists the products to be included under this article.
Existing law
Under current laws, these products are subject to New York State sales tax.
Justification
The State of Florida currently has in place an annual two week "sales tax holiday for hurricane preparedness" which allows a sales tax exemption on identified hurricane preparedness items purchased during this time. As this is just before the start of their annual hurricane season, this has proven to be an excellent opportunity to get citizens properly equipped and to promote emergency preparedness in the home.
Similarly, enactment of a tax free week for storm related materials would give New Yorkers the opportunity to purchase the items they need to deal with winter storms.
Unexpected storms, such as the "October Surprise" which struck Western New York in October 20()6 took residents by surprise. The storm left homes without power for extended periods and created hardships that caused many to hastily purchase emergency supplies such as lanterns, batteries, coolers and gasoline operated generators.
Enactment of this measure would not only provide the sales tax exemption, but it would also raise the awareness of residents as to the upcoming winter storm season.
Legislative history
New bill - 2007 2007-08: S.6629 Referred to Investigations and Government Operations
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Local fiscal implications
None to localities unless they agree to drop local sales tax share.
Effective date
180 days after it shall have become law.
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