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- Substituted by A5138
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.845
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Extends the authority of the city of New Rochelle to impose an additional sales and compensating use tax
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Steven Otis
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S2591
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, 2014 and ending December 31, 2015.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 Clause 4 of subparagraph (ii) of the opening paragraph of section 1210 of the tax law, as amended by chapter 111 of the laws of 2011, is amended to read as follows:
(4) the city of New Rochelle is hereby further authorized and empowered to adopt and amend local laws, ordinances or resolutions imposing such taxes at a rate which is one percent additional to the three percent rate authorized above in this paragraph for such city for the period beginning September 1, 1993 and ending December 31, 2015
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, 2014 to December 31, 2015. Revenues from the additional tax will assist the City of New Rochelle in providing essential services, while maintaining a balanced budget.
Prior legislative history
2011- A. 3243- Latimer Chapter 111 of 2011 2009- A.288 - Latimer Chapter 253 of 2009 2007- A.7903 - Latimer (Rules) Chapter 253 of 2007 2005 - A.8769 -Latimer (Rules) Chapter 350 of 2005
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Local fiscal implications
Approximately $9 million in additional revenues for the City of New Rochelle annually.
Effective date
Immediately.
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