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Relates to the rate of tax on hotel or motel occupancy in the county of Albany
In Senate Committee · Rules
Relates to the rate of tax on hotel or motel occupancy in the county of Albany
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor Neil D. Breslin
Relates to the rate of tax on hotel or motel occupancy in the county of Albany
In Senate Committee · Rules
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Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 693 of the laws of 1980, enabling the county of Albany to impose and collect taxes on occupancy of hotel or motel rooms in Albany county, in relation to revenues received from the collection of hotel or motel occupancy taxes and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill extends the authority of Albany County to continue the Albany County hotel motel tax.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1: specifies the revenue distribution of the sales tax.
Section 2: Enabling section and sunset date of December 31, 2010.
Section 3: is effective date.
Justification
This legislation would allow Albany County to continue the hotel motel occupancy tax at a level of 6%. This bill ensures the continued promotion of the Capital District and also provides funding for the continuation of the Albany Convention Center and Hotel project.
Prior legislative history
Extends the provisions of chapter 693 of the laws of 1980 and Chapter 531 of the laws of 2005.
Fiscal implications
None to State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect upon the adoption by the county of Albany of a local law imposing in such county the additional occupancy tax authorized by this act and shall expire and be deemed repealed December 31, 2020; provided that Albany county shall notify the legislative bill drafting commission upon the occurrence of the enactment of such local law in order that the commission may maintain an accurate and timely effective data base of the official text of the laws of the state of New York in furtherance of effecting the provisions of section 44 of the legislative law and section 70-b of the public officers law.
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