What's happening
This bill extends Columbia County's authorization to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax through November 30, 2023.
Why it matters
Continued Revenue for Local Services. By extending the additional 1% sales and use tax, Columbia County can maintain or potentially expand funding for local government operations, infrastructure, or public services that rely on this revenue stream.
Avoids Budget Shortfalls. Without this extension, the county could face a sudden drop in revenue, forcing either budget cuts or a search for alternative funding sources, which might include increased property taxes or service reductions.
Impacts on Shoppers and Businesses. The extra 1% tax affects both residents and visitors, possibly influencing spending patterns or business competitiveness, especially for large purchases or border-area commerce.
Signals State Support for Local Authority. The extension demonstrates state legislative willingness to allow counties some flexibility in managing their fiscal needs, rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all approach to local taxation.
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Extend Columbia County Sales Tax
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- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Extend Columbia Sales Tax
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Didi Barrett
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7753
IN SENATE
February 13, 2020
Introduced by Sen. JORDAN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Investigations and Government Operations
AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the authorization of the county of Columbia to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use tax
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Clause 21 of subparagraph (i) of the opening paragraph of section 1210 of the tax law, as amended by section 1 of subpart J of part A of chapter 61 of the laws of 2017, is amended to read as follows:
(21) the county of Columbia is hereby further authorized and empowered to adopt and amend local laws, ordinances or resolutions imposing such taxes at a rate which is one percent additional to the three percent rate authorized above in this paragraph for such county for the period beginning March first, nineteen hundred ninety-five, and ending November thirtieth, two thousand [twenty] twenty-three;
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD13492-01-9
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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the authorization of the county of Columbia to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use tax
Purpose
This bill would allow Columbia County to adopt a local law to continue to add an additional one percent of their sales tax to meet operating costs of the county government.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends Section 1210 of the Tax Law to authorize Columbia County to continue to add an additional one percent sales tax to the present three percent rate until November 30, 2023.
Section two sets forth an immediate effective date. JUSTIFICATION: Columbia County has requested authorization to continue their sales tax collection at four percent. This legislation authorizes Columbia County to enact a county law to continue this increase which the County has deemed essential to meet a balanced budget for governmental services.
Legislative history
Chapter 61, laws of 2017;
Chapter 307, laws of 2015;
Chapter 212, laws of 2013;
Chapter 233, Laws of 2011;
Chapter 121, Laws of 2009;
Chapter 247, Laws of 2007;
Chapter 470, Laws of 2005;
Chapter 251, Laws of 2003.
Fiscal implications
Additional revenue for Columbia County.
Effective date
Immediately.
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