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History
- Substituted by A7224
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.873
- Referred to investigations and government operations
Companion bill
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Relates to extending the authority for the imposition of sales and compensating use tax in Schenectady county
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Phil Steck
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4566
Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to the imposition of sales and compensating use tax in Schenectady county
Purpose
To extend, for another two years, the authority of Schenectady County to impose an additional sales and use tax of one-half of one percent.
Summary of provisions
Section 1210 of the Tax Law is amended to extend, until November 30, 2015, the authority of Schenectady County to impose a sales and use tax which is one-half of one percent additional to the three percent rate that is generally authorized by state law.
Existing law
Section 1210 of the Tax Law currently authorizes Schenectady County to impose the additional one-half of one percent sales and use tax until November 30, 2013.
Justification
In 2003, the Schenectady County Legislature requested legislation to impose an additional one-half percent sales tax in order to help address its financial needs and diversify its revenue sources. This authority was initially granted for two years, and was renewed in 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2011. These sales tax revenues are a necessary part of the County's financial plan, and this bill would extend, for another two years, the authority of Schenectady County to impose this additional sales tax.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Local fiscal implications
This bill will continue the current level of local sales tax revenue received by Schenectady County.
Effective date
Immediate.
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