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S 7149

Extends the authorization for Chautauqua county to impose an additional one percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes

2025 Regular Session Introduced by George Borrello

Bill S 7149 extends Chautauqua County's additional 1% sales tax, boosting revenue for local services like public safety and infrastructure, impacting residents and businesses.

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Bill Summary · S 7149

Summary of Bill S 7149

Title: Extends the authorization for Chautauqua County to impose an additional one percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes
Bill Number: S 7149
Status: Signed into law as Chapter 307
Introduced: April 2, 2025

Purpose and Intent

Bill S 7149 aims to extend the authorization for Chautauqua County to impose an additional one percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes. This extension is intended to provide the county with additional revenue to support local services and infrastructure improvements.

Key Provisions

  • Additional Tax Rate: The bill allows Chautauqua County to continue imposing an additional one percent sales and compensating use tax beyond the previously established expiration date.
  • Revenue Utilization: The revenue generated from this additional tax is expected to be allocated towards essential county services, including public safety, infrastructure maintenance, and community development projects.

Affected Parties

  • Chautauqua County Residents: The residents of Chautauqua County will be directly impacted as they will continue to pay the additional one percent sales tax on applicable purchases.
  • Local Businesses: Businesses operating within Chautauqua County will need to adjust their sales tax collection practices to include the additional tax rate.
  • County Government: The county government will benefit from increased revenue, which can be utilized for various public services and projects.

Legislative Timeline

  • April 2, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Committee on Investigations and Government Operations.
  • May 1, 2025: Advanced to third reading.
  • May 27, 2025: Passed in the Senate and delivered to the Assembly.
  • June 11, 2025: Passed in the Assembly and returned to the Senate.
  • June 12, 2025: Home rule request submitted.
  • August 4, 2025: Delivered to the Governor.
  • August 7, 2025: Signed into law as Chapter 307.

Related Legislation

  • S 6206: A related bill from a prior session that may have addressed similar issues.
  • A 7251: A companion bill that was substituted for S 7149 during the legislative process.

This summary provides an overview of Bill S 7149, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, and the impact it will have on Chautauqua County and its residents. The extension of the additional sales tax is a significant measure aimed at enhancing local government funding and services.

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

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