BILL NUMBER: S9271A
SPONSOR: HINCHEY
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to establishing an occupancy
tax in the village of Coxsackie; and providing for the repeal of such
provisions upon expiration thereof
 
PURPOSE::
To authorize the village of Coxsackie to establish an occupancy tax.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS::
Section I: Authorizes the village of Coxsackie in Greene County to adopt
local laws imposing an occupancy tax at a rate of 4% of the per diem
rental rate for each room.
Section 2: Establishes the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION::
At the request of the municipality, this legislation would allow the
village of Coxsackie, located in Greene County, to establish an occupan-
cy tax of 4% of the daily rental rate for each room. Pursuant to the
Municipal Home Rule Law, a village may adopt local laws that relate to
the levy and administration of local taxes if authorized by the State
legislature.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY::
New Bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS::
None to the State.
 
LOCAL FISCAL IMPLICATIONS::
The village will collect additional revenues.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE::
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire December 31,
2027 when upon such date the provisions of this act shall be deemed
repealed.