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History
- Substituted by A8347
- Ordered to third reading cal.687
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to investigations and government operations
Companion bill
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Extends the authority of Sullivan county to impose a sales and compensating use tax within such county
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Aileen Gunther
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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the authority of Sullivan county to impose a sales and compensating use tax within such county
Purpose or general idea of bill
To authorize the County of Sullivan to maintain their current sales tax rate through 11/30/11.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill amends Clause 33 of subparagraph (i) of Section 1210 of the tax Law to authorize Sullivan County to impose an additional county sales tax rate of one-half of one percent for the period beginning December 1, 2009 and ending November 30, 2011 and an additional one-half of one percent in addition to the other rates authorized beginning December 1, 2009 and ending November 30, 2011.
Effects of present law which this bill would alter
Would extend the expiration date of the current authorization for Sullivan County to maintain its local sales tax rate at 4%.
Justification
Sullivan County has requested authorization to extend the authority to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use tax. The revenue anticipated from this additional tax will allow the County of Sullivan to continue to provide services deemed vital to the community, while maintaining a balanced budget.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
Immediately.
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