BILL NUMBER: S7966A
SPONSOR: CANZONERI-FITZPATRICK
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to authorizing the village of
Atlantic Beach to impose a hotel, motel and beach club tax; and provid-
ing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
 
PURPOSE:
Authorizes the village of Atlantic Beach to impose a hotel, motel and
beach club tax.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1. The tax law is amended by adding a new section 1202-11. § 2.
Provides the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Several counties and municipalities throughout New York State presently
impose an occupancy tax. The village of Atlantic Beach has requested
this same authority. Particularly during these difficult economic times,
some municipalities need additional non-property tax sources of revenue
to fund the basic services to keep their communities safe and properly
serviced. This legislation will assist the village to fund necessary
services.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2025: S.7966, 3rd Reading
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None to the state.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed
repealed December 31, 2029.