What's happening
This bill extends the expiration date of the New Rochelle occupancy tax from 2018 to 2021.
Why it matters
Continued Local Revenue. Extending the occupancy tax allows New Rochelle to keep collecting revenue from hotels and similar accommodations, supporting city services and potentially reducing the need for other local tax increases.
Support for Local Infrastructure and Tourism. Funds generated by the tax are often used to improve city infrastructure, promote tourism, or fund public projects, which can have direct benefits for residents and local businesses.
Stable Financial Planning. By extending the expiration date, city officials gain more predictability in budgeting and planning, avoiding disruptions that could occur if the tax authority lapsed.
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Extend New Rochelle Hotel Tax
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Sponsors
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Referred to investigations and government operations
Companion bill
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Extend New Rochelle Hotel Tax
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Steven Otis
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STATE OF NEW YORK
8350
IN SENATE
May 2, 2018
Introduced by Sen. MAYER -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Investigations and Government Operations
AN ACT to amend chapter 88 of the laws of 2009 amending the tax law relating to the imposition of an occupancy tax in the city of New Rochelle, in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 2 of chapter 88 of the laws of 2009 amending the tax law relating to the imposition of an occupancy tax in the city of New Rochelle, as amended by chapter 159 of the laws of 2015, is amended to read as follows:
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed September 1, [2018] 2021.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD14744-01-8
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 88 of the laws of 2009 amend- ing the tax law relating to the imposition of an occupancy tax in the city of New Rochelle, in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof
Purpose or general idea of bill
To authorize the City of New Rochelle to extend a room occupancy tax not to exceed 3%, for the three-year period, ending in 2021.
Summary of provisions
Section 1202 of the tax law is amended to extend the authority of the City of New Rochelle to enact such a tax, for a three-year period, ending in 2021.
Justification
The City of New Rochelle seeks to continue the authority granted in 2009 to impose a 3% daily room tax on hotel, motel, inn, club or similar place of public accommodation. This is a necessary, non-property tax revenue to support City expenses provides a means for the City to miti- gate the impacts of rising pension costs, healthcare costs and other expenses not fully discretionary.
Prior legislative history
A.227/S.1886 of 2009 -signed into law as Chapt.88 of 2009 A.8555-A/S.5903 of 2012- Signed into law as Chapt.124 of 2012 A.5190/S.3302 of 2015 -signed into law as Chapt.159 of 2015
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
The City estimates revenues of $320,000 per year minus implementation costs.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed Repealed on September 1, 2021.
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