This bill extends the expiration date for specific provisions regarding refunding bonds from September 30, 2026, to September 30, 2029. Refunding bonds are financial instruments used by local governments to pay off existing debt with new loans, often at lower interest rates. By amending the state's local finance law, the legislation ensures that rules governing these bond transactions remain in effect for an additional three years. The change directly impacts local governments and financial institutions involved in municipal debt management.
This bill extends the authority for the city of Syracuse to collect a hotel and motel tax until December 31, 2029. It directly affects hotel and motel operators in Syracuse by allowing the city to continue levying this fee on their businesses for an additional three years. The legislation amends an existing law to update the expiration date, ensuring the tax provision remains in effect without requiring new legislation. The change applies immediately to contracts signed on or after the bill's effective date.
This bill authorizes the town of Amherst in Erie County to impose an occupancy tax of up to 2.5% on guests staying in hotels, motels, boarding houses, and similar lodging facilities. The tax applies to the daily rental rate of rooms and is collected by the town's fiscal officer, with the option for lodging owners to collect the tax directly from guests and forward it to the town. Revenues generated from the tax will be deposited into the town's general fund, with 75% available for any lawful purposes and 25% specifically designated for capital improvements to youth sports, health and wellness programs, community centers, parks, and playgrounds. The legislation excludes taxes on government entities, non-profit organizations, and permanent residents who stay in a hotel for at least 30 consecutive days, and it will expire on December 31, 2029.
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.
This bill extends the city of Poughkeepsie's authority to collect a tax on hotel and motel stays for an additional three years, allowing the tax to remain in effect until August 23, 2029. The legislation directly affects the city government and hospitality businesses operating within Poughkeepsie by maintaining their ability to levy this revenue-generating charge. The key provision amends existing state law to update the expiration date of the tax authorization, ensuring the city can continue using these funds without needing new legislation. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and does not change the tax rate or collection process, only the duration of the city's legal authority to impose it.
This bill authorizes the city of Kingston to implement an occupancy tax of up to 3% on overnight lodging. It directly affects hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and similar tourist accommodations by allowing the city to collect a fee from guests for each room rented. The tax can be collected by the property owner on behalf of the city and paid into the city's general fund to support municipal services and infrastructure. The law includes exemptions for government entities, certain nonprofit organizations, and permanent residents staying at least 90 consecutive days, and it sets a maximum two-year limit on each tax enactment.
S 9157 authorizes the city of Batavia to impose a tax of up to three percent on the daily rental rate for hotel and motel rooms, including bed and breakfasts and tourist facilities, but excludes permanent residents (staying 30+ consecutive days) and certain exempt entities like government bodies and non-profits. The city can collect the tax through its chief fiscal officer, with revenues deposited into Batavia's general fund - up to four percent retained for administrative costs and the remainder allocated to community development, tourism, and economic planning. The tax may be enacted for up to three years at a time, and any disputes over collection or refunds must follow specific legal review procedures.
This bill extends Beacon's existing authority to collect a hotel and motel tax for two additional years, directly affecting hotels and motels operating in Beacon and the city itself, which relies on this revenue. It modifies the expiration date of the tax authorization from 2026 to August 23, 2028, ensuring the tax can continue without needing new legislation. The key change is simply extending the current tax authority period, allowing Beacon to maintain this revenue stream through 2028. The bill does not alter the tax rate, scope, or how funds are used.
This bill extends the town of Cornwall's authorization to impose a hotel and motel tax by three years. The town of Cornwall, located in Orange County, will be permitted to continue collecting this tax on stays at local hotels and motels. The extension is achieved by amending the existing law to remove its prior expiration date, ensuring the tax can be collected for the additional period. This directly affects Cornwall's local revenue and the hospitality businesses operating within the town.
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.
