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- Print number 644a
- Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to establishing a tax free time period for storm related products for the month of September
Purpose
To provide a "tax free" week allowing residents to purchase certain "storm related" products free of State of New York tax.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Section 1115 of the tax law is amended by adding a new subdivision (kk) to exempt named storm related products from taxes imposed by this article.
Section 2. Lists the products to be included under this article.
Existing law
Under current laws, these products are subject to New York State sales tax.
Justification
The State of Florida currently has in place an annual two week "sales tax holiday for hurricane preparedness" which allows a sales tax exemption on identified hurricane preparedness items purchased during this time. As this is just before the start of their annual hurricane season, this has proven to be an excellent opportunity to get citizens properly equipped and to promote emergency preparedness in the home.
Similarly, enactment of a tax free week for storm related materials would give New Yorkers the opportunity to purchase the items they need to deal with winter storms.
Unexpected storms, such as the "October Surprise" which struck western New York in October 2006 took residents by surprise. The storm left homes without power for extended periods and created hardships that caused many too hastily purchase emergency supplies such as lanterns batteries, coolers and gasoline operated generators.
Enactment of this measure would not only provide the sales tax upcoming winter storm a so raise the awareness of residents as to the season.
Legislative history
2007-08: S.6629 Referred to Investigations & Government Operations 2009-10: S.2441/A.8818 Referred to Investigations & Government Operations 2011-12: S.3105/A.3356 Referred to Investigations & Government Operations 2013-2014: S.533 Referred to Investigations & Government Operations
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Local fiscal implications
None to localities unless they agree to drop local sales tax share.
Effective date
180 days after it shall have become law.
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