What's happening
This bill extends the expiration date of the occupancy tax in the village of Mamaroneck to December 31, 2022.
Why it matters
Continued Revenue for Local Services. By extending the occupancy tax, the village of Mamaroneck will maintain a source of revenue from hotel and short-term rental guests, which can be used to support local infrastructure, public services, and community projects.
Tourism and Visitor Policy Stability. The extension provides predictability for local businesses and visitors, ensuring that the tax structure won’t abruptly change and allowing for better financial and operational planning.
Impact on Local Accommodation Prices. The ongoing tax may slightly increase the cost for visitors staying in the village, which could affect the competitiveness of local hotels and rentals compared to neighboring areas without such a tax.
Precedent for Other Municipalities. Extending this authority may encourage other villages or towns in New York to seek or maintain similar local taxes, influencing broader state policy on local revenue generation.
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Extend Mamaroneck Occupancy Tax
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History
- Substituted by A6542
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.503
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Extend Mamaroneck Hotel Tax
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Steven Otis
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5081
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
April 8, 2019
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 508 of the laws of 2016 amending the tax law relating to the imposition of an occupancy tax in the village of Mamaroneck, in relation to extending the expiration thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 2 of chapter 508 of the laws of 2016 amending the tax law relating to the imposition of an occupancy tax in the village of Mamaroneck is amended to read as follows:
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed [three years after such date] December 31, 2022.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD10225-01-9
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Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 508 of the laws of 2016 amend- ing the tax law relating to the imposition of an occupancy tax in the village of Mamaroneck, in relation to extending the expiration thereof
Purpose or general idea of bill
To authorize the Village of Mamaroneck to enact a room occupancy tax not to exceed 3%.
Summary of provisions
This bill extends the current Village of Mamaroneck occupancy tax for another three years until December 31, 2022.
Difference between original and amended version (if applicable)
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Justification
This bill extends the current Village of Mamaroneck occupancy tax. The Village of Mamaroneck has used these non-property tax revenues to control property tax increases and support Village expenses not fully discretionary.
Prior legislative history
2016: A9693/S7154 (Otis/LATIMER),12/31/16 signed chap.508
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
The Village estimates revenues of $25,000 per year minus implementation costs.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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