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History
- Signed chap.204
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Home rule request
- Ordered to third reading cal.506
- Substituted for A7265
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 58–3
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
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- 1st report cal.810
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Extends the city of Rye occupancy tax for three years
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Steven Otis
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5072
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 89 of the laws of 2009 amending the tax law relating to the imposition of an occupancy tax in the city of Rye, in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof
Purpose or general idea of bill
To authorize the City of Rye to extend a room occupancy tax not to exceed 3%, for the three year period, ending in 2018.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1202 of the tax law is amended to extend authority of the City of Rye to enact such a tax, for a three year period, ending on September 1, 2018.
Justification
The City of Rye seeks to continue the authority granted in 2006 and 2009 to impose a 3% daily room tax hotel, motel, or similar place of public non-property tax revenues to support City expenses including offset impacts of rising pension costs, healthcare costs and other expenses not fully discretionary.
Prior legislative history
A.8015-B/S.5387-A - Chapter 313 of the Laws of 2006 A.289/S.1887 of 2009 - Chapter 89 of the Laws of 2009 A.8556-C/ S5902-B - Chapter 125 of the Laws of 2012
Fiscal implications
The City estimates continuing revenues of $80,000 per year minus implementation costs.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately
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