Authorizes the city of Batavia to impose a hotel and motel tax
S 9157 authorizes the city of Batavia to impose a tax of up to three percent on the daily rental rate for hotel and motel rooms, including bed and breakfasts and tourist facilities, but excludes permanent residents (staying 30+ consecutive days) and certain exempt entities like government bodies and non-profits. The city can collect the tax through its chief fiscal officer, with revenues deposited into Batavia's general fund - up to four percent retained for administrative costs and the remainder allocated to community development, tourism, and economic planning. The tax may be enacted for up to three years at a time, and any disputes over collection or refunds must follow specific legal review procedures.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Aug 2026
Introduced Feb 9, 2026
Signed Aug 21, 2026
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to reflect its progression through the legislative process, moving from initial introduction to a stage where it has been reviewed, amended, and is being re-submitted to the committee. The substantive text of the law regarding the hotel tax in Batavia remains unchanged.
Scope change
The bill's scope and applicability to the City of Batavia remain unchanged; only the procedural status of the bill has been updated.
TECHNICAL
The bill number was updated from S 9157 to S 9157--A to indicate it is an amended version.
The footer identification code was updated to reflect the new amended status of the document.
TIMELINE
The introduction date was updated to February 9, 2026, reflecting the current legislative session.
REQUIREMENT
The procedural instructions were changed to show that the committee has discharged the bill, it was amended, and it is now being re-committed for further review.
Floor votes · Senate May 28, 2026 · Assembly Jun 2, 2026
How they voted
47–13
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
May 28, 2026
D
Democratic41
85% Yea
R
Republican22
54% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Total actions
16
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Aug 21, 2026
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.256
upper
Jun 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
May 28, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 9157A
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
George Borrello
RRepublican/Conservative
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