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Senator · Senate District 45
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- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Companion bill
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Authorizes the county of Franklin to impose a motel and hotel tax of 5 percent
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Janet Duprey
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5742
Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to authorizing the county of Franklin to establish hotel and motel taxes
Purpose
Authorizes the county of Franklin to impose a motel and hotel tax of 5%.
Summary of provisions
This bill adds a new section 1202-cc to the tax law to authorize Franklin county to adopt a local law imposing an occupancy tax on hotel or motel rooms, not to exceed 5%. Revenues raised from this tax shall be allocated for the promotion of tourism development, economic development and other directly related and supporting activities, provided however, that up to ten percent of the amount may be retained by the county to cover expenses involved in administering such tax. This tax will be authorized for a period of three years.
Existing law
Many counties have already been authorized by the state to impose such occupancy taxes.
Justification
The Franklin County Board of Legislators has requested this legislation in order to generate additional revenue to support tourism promotion in the county.
Legislative history
New Bill
Fiscal implications
None to the State
Local fiscal implications
This bill would generate additional revenue for the county.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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