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.
Authorizes the assessor of the town of Brookhaven, county of Suffolk, to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from Ministerios Sion, Inc. for all of the 2024 general taxes and all of the 2023-2024 school taxes.
Authorizes the town of Rhinebeck, county of Dutchess, to establish hotel and motel taxes within such town; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Bill S 7820 authorizes the town of Gardiner, in Ulster County, to implement a local tax on hotel and motel room rentals. This tax would apply to transient guests staying in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast facilities, or tourist accommodations within the town. The maximum tax rate is set at five percent of the daily rental cost, but it would not apply to permanent residents staying 90 or more consecutive days, government entities, or certain non-profit organizations. Hotel and motel owners would collect this tax, which would then be deposited into Gardiner's general fund for use on municipal services and infrastructure. This authorization is temporary and will expire two years after the bill takes effect.
Authorizes the Power House Church to file an application for a real property tax exemption with the county of Nassau assessor for all applicable taxes from the 2023 and 2024 assessment rolls.
This bill (A 7380) sets clear rules for advertising housing as "deeply affordable." It requires that housing marketed this way must be affordable to households earning 60% or less of the local area median income (as defined by HUD). Landlords or developers falsely labeling non-compliant units as "deeply affordable" face penalties under false advertising laws, and mixed developments must clearly state the percentage or count of deeply affordable units versus market-rate units. Municipalities and state agencies must also follow these standards when promoting affordable housing. The law takes effect 180 days after enactment.
This bill authorizes Herkimer County to impose a 5% tax on overnight hotel, motel, and bed-and-breakfast stays. It applies to businesses renting rooms for lodging (excluding government entities, nonprofits, and guests staying 90+ consecutive days). The county can implement this tax via local law, with revenue funding the county's general fund. The tax rate is capped at 5% of the room's daily rental price, and collection mechanisms mirror existing county tax processes.
Authorizes the village of Atlantic Beach, county of Nassau to impose a three percent hotel, motel and beach club tax; defines "beach club" as a facility formed, organized or operated by any person, firm or corporation, located on or contiguous to an ocean beach, permitting sunbathing, swimming and other allied recreation activities, including such uses operated by a hotel, cooperative complex or other entity; makes related provisions.
Provides that a testator need not be alive at the time of the attesting witnesses signatures as long as the signature is within the thirty day timeframe.
This bill requires that code enforcement personnel be compensated for required training at a rate set by the Secretary of State. The pay rate must be at least the employee's regular hourly wage or any higher rate specified in their collective bargaining agreement. It applies directly to municipal code enforcement staff who must complete mandated training. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment, with immediate rulemaking allowed for implementation.
This bill creates a public database listing community programs that support elderly individuals (60+) with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. The database, developed by the office and health department, will include program names, descriptions, contact information, and geographic service areas for successful programs meeting specific criteria. It must be updated annually and made available online. The bill directly affects seniors seeking care and the agencies providing these services.
This bill is a commemorative resolution that formally commends Raymond G. McKnight posthumously for his service in the U.S. Army during World War II and his designation as a recipient of the New York State Senate Liberty Medal. The text outlines his military history, including his participation in the Battle of the Bulge and receipt of the Purple Heart, alongside details of his civilian life and community involvement in Saratoga County. It directs that an engrossed copy of the resolution be sent to McKnight's family as a gesture of respect for his bravery and dedication.
