S 8482 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the use of revenues from hotel or motel taxes in the county of Essex

This bill changes how Essex County must use revenue from local hotel and motel taxes. Previously required to fund a specific tourism promotion fund, the county can now deposit these revenues into its general fund for broader economic development and tourism promotion at the county legislature's discretion. The county may retain up to 10% of the revenue to cover tax administration costs, and must contract with the Lake Placid-Essex County Visitors Bureau for tourism spending (though it can terminate this contract if needed). The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Aug 2025

Committee Review

May 2026

Senate Passage

May 2026

Assembly Passage

Jun 2026

Signed into Law

Aug 2026

Introduced Aug 20, 2025 Signed Aug 21, 2026

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What changed between versions

S8482 → S8482A · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was renumbered to S8482-A and its legislative history was updated to reflect a committee recommitment. The core policy change involves redirecting hotel tax revenue from a special tourism fund to the county's general fund, while reducing the administrative retention cap from ten percent to five percent. Additionally, the bill now explicitly prohibits using these funds for any purpose other than tourism and economic development and mandates adherence to state procurement laws.

Scope change

The scope of fund usage was narrowed by adding an explicit prohibition against using the revenue for purposes other than tourism and economic development.

TECHNICAL

Bill number changed from S8482 to S8482-A and page numbers were updated.

REQUIREMENT

The bill was re-committed to the Committee on Investigations and Government Operations for further review.

Added a strict prohibition preventing the use of funds for any purpose other than tourism and economic development.

Added a requirement for the county to follow all applicable federal, state, and county procurement laws when spending the money.

FISCAL

Revenue allocation changed from a special tourism development fund to the county general fund.

The maximum percentage of revenue the county can retain for administrative expenses was reduced from ten percent to five percent.

Floor votes · Senate May 28, 2026 · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

How they voted

55–5

Passed · 3 other

Total votes 63

May 28, 2026

D Democratic41

37 Yea 3 Nay 1

90% Yea

R Republican22

18 Yea 2 Nay 2

81% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Aug 21, 2026

Signed into law

SIGNED CHAP.253

upper

Jun 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

PASSED ASSEMBLY

lower

May 28, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

lower

May 28, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED SENATE

upper

May 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 8482A

upper

May 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

upper

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

upper

Aug 20, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO RULES

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors