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History
- Substituted by A6763
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.881
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Extends for two years the authorization of additional sales and compensating use taxes for the county of Albany
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Patricia Fahy
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4683
Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to the imposition of sales and compensating use taxes by the county of Albany
Purpose or general idea of bill
Extends for two years the authorization of additional sales and use tax for the County of Albany.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends section 1210 of the tax law to allow the County of Albany to extend the duration of the additional one percent of sales and use tax through November 30, 2015.
Justification
Currently the County of Albany's sales tax is slated to sunset on November 30, 2013. In order for the County and area municipalities to create a fiscally responsible budget and to thwart substantial property tax increases, this extension is necessary.
Prior legislative history
2011: Chapter 223 2009: Chapter 108 2007: Chapter 398 2005: Chapter 530
Effective date
Immediately
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