BILL NUMBER: S5985
SPONSOR: MAY
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend chapter 304 of the laws of 2023, amending the tax law
relating to authorizing an occupancy tax in the town of Skaneateles, in
relation to extending the effectiveness thereof
 
PURPOSE:
To authorize the Town of Skaneateles (Onondaga County), excluding the
Village of Skaneateles, to impose a hotel/motel occupancy tax up to five
percent
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1: Extends the town occupancy tax for two years
Section 2: Adds the effective date and will expire December 31, 2027
 
JUSTIFICATION:
This bill is being introduced at the request of the Town of Skaneateles,
in order to provide the town an additional revenue source. This bill
carves out the Village of Skaneateles, which will not be subject to this
occupancy tax.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
None.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None to the state.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately and be deemed repealed December
31, 2027.