Extends the period during which the county of Herkimer is authorized to impose additional sales and compensating use taxes
This bill extends Herkimer County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales tax until November 30, 2027. The tax applies to all sales within the county and must be used exclusively for constructing new correctional facilities. Any remaining funds after construction costs are paid must be deposited into the county's general fund for other public purposes. The extension updates the existing tax authority that previously expired in 2025.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025
Last action May 27, 2025
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Feb 25, 2025
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REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Mark Walczyk
RRepublican/Conservative
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