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A 8274

establishes a hotel/motel occupancy tax for the village of West Hampton Dunes

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tommy John Schiavoni

Authorizes West Hampton Dunes to impose a hotel/motel occupancy tax on guests to raise local revenue for village services and projects.

REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
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Bill Summary · A 8274

Summary of Bill A 8274

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 8274
  • Title: Establishes a hotel/motel occupancy tax for the village of West Hampton Dunes
  • Sponsor: Tommy Schiavoni (primary)
  • Introduced: May 7, 2025
  • Status: Referred to Ways and Means (2025-05-07)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill proposes to authorize the village of West Hampton Dunes to impose a hotel/motel occupancy tax. The primary aim is to generate new local revenue from guests staying in accommodations within the village, to support municipal operations or related programs (the bill’s text would specify the intended uses).

Key Provisions (Not Specified in Provided Information)

  • Tax Rate and Scope: The exact rate (e.g., a percentage of nightly room charges) and which types of accommodations are taxable (hotels, motels, short-term rental properties) are not detailed in the information provided.
  • Collection and Administration: Details on who administers the tax, how it is collected (e.g., at the point of sale), and the remittance schedule are not included here.
  • Exemptions and Credits: It is unclear whether exemptions would apply (e.g., for government officials, long-term stays, residents, or certain organizations).
  • Use of Revenue: The bill’s text would specify how proceeds are to be used (e.g., general village fund, tourism promotion, capital projects, or specific services).
  • Administration and Enforcement: Provisions related to enforcement, penalties for noncompliance, and reporting requirements are not provided.
  • Sunset or Renewal Provisions: There is no information on whether the tax would be permanent or subject to sunset/renewal terms.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Directly Affected: Hotel/motel operators and other lodging establishments within West Hampton Dunes, as well as visitors paying the tax.
  • Village Impact: Potentially increased revenue for village services or projects, contingent on the final rate, exemptions, and revenue allocation described in the enacted bill.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Current Stage: Referred to Ways and Means, indicating the bill will undergo fiscal review. No further actions are listed in the provided information.
  • Next Steps (General): If advanced, the bill would typically proceed to floor consideration in the Assembly, then the Senate, and, if passed, to the Governor for signature. The bill would take effect on a date specified in the enacted measure (not provided here).

Notes

  • The provided information does not include the bill text, so specific rate, definitions, exemptions, and funding allocations are not available. The “Ways and Means” referral signals a focus on fiscal implications.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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