Authorizes the village of Chester to impose a five percent hotel and motel tax; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
Summary
Bill A01969 authorizes the village of Chester, located in Orange County, New York, to impose a hotel and motel tax of up to five percent on the rental rates of hotel and motel rooms. This tax applies to transient guests and excludes permanent residents who occupy rooms for at least ninety consecutive days. The bill outlines the collection and administration of the tax, specifying that the village's chief fiscal officer will oversee these processes. Additionally, it allows for local laws to dictate the frequency of tax returns and payments, as well as the rights of hotel owners in collecting the tax from guests.
Impact
The passage of this bill will enable the village of Chester to generate additional revenue through the imposition of a hotel and motel tax, which can be utilized for various lawful purposes within the village's general fund. This legislation modifies existing tax law to provide local governance with the authority to impose specific taxes, thereby enhancing the village's financial autonomy and capacity to fund local services and infrastructure.
Sentiment
The general sentiment surrounding Bill A01969 appears to be favorable, as evidenced by the voting history which shows strong support in both the Assembly and Senate. The bill passed through various committees with minimal opposition, indicating a consensus on the need for the village to have the ability to levy this tax to support local initiatives.
Contention
While the bill received broad support, there may be concerns from certain stakeholders, such as local business owners or residents who may be affected by the increased costs associated with the tax. However, specific points of contention were not highlighted in the available committee discussions or voting records, suggesting that the bill was largely uncontroversial.
Same As
Authorizes the village of Chester to impose a five percent hotel and motel tax; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
Authorizes the town of Clinton to impose a 3% occupancy tax upon persons occupying hotel or motel rooms in such town; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
Authorizes the town of Clinton to impose a 3% occupancy tax upon persons occupying hotel or motel rooms in such town; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.