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- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 58–1
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.853
- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Amends the tax law in relation to the timing of distribution of mortgage recording tax revenues by counties
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Fred Thiele
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BILL NUMBER:S1858
Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to the timing of distribution of mortgage recording tax revenues by counties
Purpose or general idea of bill
This legislation amends the tax law in relation to the timing of distribution of mortgage recording tax revenues by counties.
Summary of specific provisions
Subdivision 3 of section 261 of the tax law is amended to allow for the more timely distribution of recording mortgage tax revenues by counties.
Justification
Local governments throughout the State rely on budgeted mortgage tax revenues to support their respective general fund operations. Due to an economic downturn over the past two years, mortgage tax revenues have declined dramatically back to levels not seen in over a decade. This has resulted in local governments experiencing increased pressure on the property tax base as well as severe cash flow constraints.
Current law allows the governing boards of certain counties the option of distributing payments of the mortgage tax revenue payments to its respective tax districts on a monthly, quarterly or biannual basis. Counties such as Suffolk choose to administer the distribution of mortgage recording tax revenue on a six month basis. However, many municipalities across the State are now finding that monthly or quarterly distribution is necessary. The East End Supervisors and Mayors Association adopted a memorializing resolution requesting Suffolk County to distribute mortgage tax revenues to its towns and villages on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Prior legislative history
2010: A.9765/S.6756 - Remained in Committee
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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