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History
- Substituted by A9776
- Ordered to third reading cal.2002
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Relates to the imposition of a hotel and motel tax in the town of Woodbury; repealer
Signed by Governor · Sponsor James Skoufis
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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to the imposition of a hotel and motel tax in the town of Woodbury; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose
This legislation authorizes the Town of Woodbury in Orange County, to impose by local law, a tax on hotel and motel occupancy of up to five percent of the charge.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: amends the Tax Law by adding a new section 1202-bb, in relation to the imposition of a hotel and motel tax in the Town of Woodbury.
Section 2: Effective date
Justification
This legislation would allow the Town of Woodbury to impose a hotel and motel tax. The rate of such tax shall not exceed 5% of the per diem rental rate for each room. Pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Law, a town may adopt local laws that relate to the levy and administration of local taxes if authorized by the State legislature. The Town of Woodbury has requested special legislation which will enable them to collect a hotel and motel tax in an effort to raise additional revenue for the town.
Legislative history
2001-02: A.6003-A Held for consideration in Ways and Means. S.5407 Investigations, Taxation &Governmental Operations 2003-04: A2415 Held for consideration in Ways and Means. S.5301 Referred to Investigations, Taxation & Governmental Operations 2005-06: A.2647- Referred to Ways and Means. S.5384-A Committed to Rules 2007-08: A.2384 Held for consideration in Ways and Means. S.1045 Referred to Investigations, Taxation &Governmental Operations 2009-10: A.1793 Held for consideration in Ways and Means. S.8354 Referred to Rules 2013-14: A.7628 Passed Assembly. 2015-2016: A.5157/S.3819 vetoed on 12/28/15
Fiscal implications
None to New York State. This bill will generate additional tax revenues for the town of Woodbury.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed 3 years after such date.
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