BILL NUMBER: S8155
SPONSOR: GRIFFO
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to authorizing occupancy taxes
in the city of Utica and the city of Rome; and providing for the repeal
of such provisions upon the expiration thereof
The Cities of Utica and Rome have requested this legislation as the
additional revenue generated from the hotel/motel occupancy tax will
enable both cities to attract new travel and tourism business and
increase visitation, which in turn will retain and create jobs to keep
the economic impact of travel working to benefit Oneida County and the
greater Mohawk Valley.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2025- New Bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None to the state.
 
LOCAL FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Increased revenue for the Cities of Utica and Rome.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.