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History
- Substituted by A10302
- Ordered to third reading cal.2005
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 7790a
- Amend (t) and recommit to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
Companion bill
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Authorizes the city of Hudson to impose hotel and motel taxes
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Didi Barrett
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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to authorizing the city of Hudson to impose hotel and motel taxes; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose or general idea of the bill
This bill would allow the City of Hudson to collect an occupancy tax on short-term lodgers.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 authorizes the City of Hudson to impose an occupancy tax of not more than four percent per day on short term lodgers, defined as those staying under thirty days, to be collected by the city through the owner of said lodging. Section 1 also provides for groups exempted from this tax, and sets forward a review process.
Section 2 sets the effective date.
Justification
The tourism industry is a major part of the Hudson Valley's economy as a whole. The lodging industry is an important component of the City of Hudson's economy in particular. By imposing a lodging tax, the City of Hudson can begin to shift its budgets away from relying on property taxes to the new lodging tax, allowing the city to consider lowering property taxes, an issue which has long been a priority for the State legislature. The city has indicated its desire to not only use the new revenues to lower other taxes, but also seeks to invest the potential new incomes back into the hospitality sector, stimulating economic growth in the city.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal impact
This will be beneficial to the City of Hudson and its residents.
Effective date
Immediately.
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