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History
- Vetoed memo.284
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Home rule request
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.351
- Substituted for A9475
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 37–25
- Ordered to third reading cal.1991
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
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- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Authorizes the town of Clifton Park, Saratoga county to impose a tax on hotel and motel occupancy of up to 1 1/2 percent of the charge therefor
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor James Tedisco
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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to authorizing the town of Clifton Park to establish hotel and motel taxes
Purpose
To authorize the Town of Clifton Park, in Saratoga County, to enact a local law establishing an occupancy tax on hotel or motel rooms, with revenues dedicated to certain specified purposes.
Summary of provisions
The bill would add a new Section 1202-dd to the Tax Law to authorize the Town of Clifton Park, in Saratoga County to adopt a local law which imposes a tax, not to exceed 1 1/2% of the per diem rental rate, on persons occupying hotel or motel rooms in such town.
Revenues from this tax will be deposited in a capital reserve account to promote tourism and economic development, including projects which improve public safety, environmental protection such as storm water management, transportation improvements and beautification projects within a defined hotel district area.
Each enactment of such a local law may provide for the imposition of the tax for a period of time no longer than three years.
Justification
The Clifton Park Town Board has requested home rule legislation to enable the Town to establish a hotel/motel occupancy tax. This steady stream of revenue will enable the Town to undertake a new initiative to support the hospitality sector of the town's economy. These efforts include establishing a partnership with the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County to promote the hospitality sector, local sports venues and tourism destinations. The Town also intends to undertake public safety and infrastructure enhancements within a defined hotel district.
Legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
None to the State, but will generate revenue for the Town
Effective date
Immediately
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