Authorizing the county of Herkimer to impose hotel and motel taxes; and provides for the repeal of such provision upon the expiration thereof
This bill authorizes Herkimer County to collect a tax on hotel and motel room rentals, including facilities like bed and breakfasts and tourist homes. The tax rate cannot exceed five percent of the daily room rental fee and does not apply to permanent residents who stay for at least thirty consecutive days. Revenue collected would go into the county's general fund, with up to four percent allowed to cover administrative costs, and the tax must be collected by the county treasurer or designated fiscal officers. The bill also establishes rules for tax collection, exemptions for government and nonprofit entities, and procedures for appeals and refunds.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2026
Last action May 7, 2026
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The bill was amended to reflect its progression through the legislative process, including a committee discharge and recommitment. The substantive text of the act, which authorizes Herkimer County to impose hotel and motel taxes, remains unchanged.
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The bill title was updated to include 'A' to indicate it is the amended version, and the status line was added to show the bill was discharged from committee and reprinted.
The page number in the footer was updated from '01-6' to '03-6' to reflect the new page count after the amendment process.
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Amendments
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Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 10691A
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Mar 20, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Robert Smullen
RRepublican
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