Bill > S08482

This bill amends the tax law regarding how hotel and motel tax revenues are used in Essex County, New York. Currently, these revenues were required to be deposited into a special tourism development fund and allocated specifically for publicizing the county's advantages. The proposed changes will allow the county legislature more flexibility in using these funds, increasing the maximum administrative retention from 5% to 10% and broadening the potential uses of the revenue. Instead of being restricted to tourism promotion, the funds can now be used more broadly for economic development, tourism promotion, and related activities benefiting the county, its cities, towns, and villages. The bill removes previous requirements about contracting with the Lake Placid-Essex County Visitors Bureau and gives the county legislature discretion in allocating the funds. The changes aim to provide more autonomy and flexibility in how the county can utilize hotel and motel tax revenues to support local economic development and tourism efforts.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8482