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History
- Substituted by A7353
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.903
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Relates to the imposition of sales and compensating use taxes in Putnam county
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Sandy Galef
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5151
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this legislation is to extend the imposition of sales and compensating use taxes in Putnam County.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends clause 39 of subparagraph (i) of section 1210 of the Tax Law.
(39) The County of Putnam is hereby further authorized and empowered to adopt and amend local laws, ordinances or resolutions imposing such taxes at a rate that is: (i) one-half of one percent additional to the three percent rate authorized above for the period beginning September 1, 2005 and ending August 31, 2007; and (ii) one percent additional to the three percent rate authorized above for the period beginning September 1, 2007 and ending November 30, 2015.
Section 2 states the effective date.
Justification
The Putnam County Executive and board of Legislators have requested authorization to continue its sales tax collection by one additional percent to four percent. This is essential for the County to meet a balanced budget for governmental services.
Prior legislative history
Extends Chapter 171 of the Laws of 2009
Fiscal implications
There is no fiscal implications to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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