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History
- Substituted by A6614
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.870
- Referred to investigations and government operations
Companion bill
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Relates to amending the authorization for the imposition of additional sales and compensating use tax in Herkimer county
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Marc Butler
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4559
Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the period during which the county of Herkimer is authorized to impose additional sales and compensating use taxes
Purpose
To authorize Herkimer County to impose an additional one and one quarter percent sales tax for a two year period.
Summary of provisions
The bill amends sections 1210, 1210-E and 1262-S of the tax law to extend the authorization for Herkimer County to impose an additional one and one quarter percent sales tax until November 30, 2015.
Existing law
Current law authorizes Herkimer County to impose an additional one and one quarter percent sales tax until November 30, 2013.
Justification
The Herkimer County Legislature, pursuant to its home rule authority, passed a resolution requesting that the New York State Legislature introduce and pass a bill to authorize the county to impose an additional one and one quarter percent sales and use tax for the period through November 30, 2015.
Legislative history
The law was previously extended by Chapter 226 of the laws of 2011.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
Immediately.
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