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- Passed senateVote 62–0
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- Ordered to third reading cal.13
- Referred to rules
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Authorizes the county of Schoharie to impose hotel and motel taxes not to exceed four percent
In Senate Committee · Rules
Authorizes the county of Schoharie to impose hotel and motel taxes not to exceed four percent
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Peter Lopez
Authorizes the county of Schoharie to impose hotel and motel taxes not to exceed four percent
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor James L. Seward
Authorizes the county of Schoharie to impose hotel and motel taxes not to exceed four percent
In Senate Committee · Rules
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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to authorizing the county of Schoharie to impose hotel or motel taxes
Purpose
To authorize Schoharie County to enact a local law to impose an occupancy tax on hotel and motel rooms of up to 4%.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Adds a new section 1202-aa to the Tax Law to authorize Schoharie County to impose a hotel and motel lodging tax of up to 4%.
Section 2: Provides that the bill shall take effect on the first of the month next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
Justification
The Schoharie County Board of Supervisors has requested this legislation. The Board anticipates that authorizing the collection of a hotel and motel lodging tax will enhance the general economy of Schoharie County and its towns and villages through the promotion of tourist activities, conventions, trade shows, special events and other activities.
Legislative history
S.8761 of 2008
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of the month next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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