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History
- Signed chap.253
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Home rule request
- Ordered to third reading cal.177
- Substituted for A288
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 62–0
- Home rule request
- Advanced to third reading
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- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.310
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Extends authorization of the city of New Rochelle to impose an additional sales and compensating use tax
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor George Latimer
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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 resolutions 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 period 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.
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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