Authorizes the town of Chester to impose a hotel and motel tax; and provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
This bill authorizes the town of Chester to impose a five percent tax on overnight stays at hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts. The tax applies to guests who stay for less than ninety consecutive days, while permanent residents are exempt from the charge. Revenue collected from this tax will be deposited into the town's general fund and can be used for any lawful municipal purpose. The legislation also establishes rules for tax collection, payment deadlines, and legal procedures for disputes or refunds. Finally, the law is set to expire three years after it takes effect, at which point the tax authority will automatically end.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Jun 2024
Signed into Law
Nov 2024
Introduced Jan 10, 2024
Signed Nov 22, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 5, 2024 · Assembly Jun 6, 2024
How they voted
40–19
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 62
Jun 5, 2024
D
Democratic41
80% Yea
R
Republican21
61% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Nov 22, 2024
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.512
upper
Jun 6, 2024
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Jun 5, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jun 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 10, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
James Skoufis
DDemocratic
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