BILL NUMBER: S7790
SPONSOR: HARCKHAM
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to authorizing the village of
Croton-on-Hudson to impose a hotel and motel tax; and providing for the
repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
To authorize the village of Croton-on-Hudson to impose a local occupancy
tax on hotels and motels, providing the town with an additional revenue
source to support local services, infrastructure, and tourism-related
initiatives.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 amends the tax law by adding a new section of 1202-zz-2,
granting the village of Croton-on-Hudson the authority to impose a hotel
and motel occupancy tax. Additionally, this section states the defi-
nition of both "hotel" and "motel".
Section 2 sets the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
This bill provides the village of Croton-on-Hudson, in the county of
Westchester a new revenue source by authorizing a hotel and motel occu-
pancy tax, which is a common tool used by municipalities to generate
funds without directly burdening local residents. By authorizing this
tax, this measure ensures that visitors contribute to the town's infras-
tructure, public services, and community improvements, helping to offset
the costs associated with increased tourism activity.
By implementing a modest occupancy tax, the village of Croton-on-Hudson
can enhance local services, support economic development initiatives,
and invest in community projects that benefit both residents and visi-
tors.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New Bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.