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A 3644

Extends the authorization for the county of Seneca to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use tax

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Gallahan and 1 co-sponsor

Seneca County may impose a 1% additional sales and use tax; A 3644 was substituted by S3493, so S3493 carries the provision and affects residents, businesses, and retailers.

SUBSTITUTED BY S3493
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Bill Summary · A 3644

Legislative Summary: A 3644 (Substituted by S3493)

Overview

A 3644, introduced January 28, 2025, sought to extend the authorization for Seneca County to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use tax. The measure has been substituted by S3493, meaning the substantive provisions are now carried in the Senate measure S3493. The companion bill in the Senate (S3493) is the active vehicle for this policy.

Purpose and Intent

  • Allow Seneca County to impose an additional 1% sales and compensating use tax.
  • The goal is to provide the county with additional local revenue through the sales/use tax mechanism, supplementing funding for county programs and services. (Specific allocation or program purposes are not detailed in the provided material.)

Key Provisions (as originally stated in A 3644; note that the bill was substituted by S3493)

  • Extends authority for Seneca County to levy an extra 1% sales tax and an equivalent compensating use tax.
  • The authorization would apply to transactions subject to sales and use taxes within the county, consistent with existing state/local tax frameworks.

Important: Because A 3644 has been substituted by S3493, the precise text and any additional/new provisions are encapsulated in S3493. The Assembly bill number (A 3644) is no longer the active vehicle.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Seneca County government (fiscal authorities and administration).
  • Secondary: Residents and businesses within Seneca County, and consumers and retailers subject to sales and compensating use taxes in the county.
  • Any online or out-of-county purchasers whose use-tax obligations would be captured under local enforcement would also be affected.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • 2025-01-28: Introduced and Referenced to Ways and Means.
  • 2025-05-29: Reported and referred to Rules.
  • 2025-06-06: Reported (duplicate entries) and ordered to third reading in Rules.
  • 2025-06-06: Substituted by S3493 (the active measure).
  • Status: A 3644 has been substituted by S3493; the companion Senate bill carries the substantive provisions going forward.

Related Legislation

  • A 5008 (prior-session bill related in subject matter).
  • S 3493 (companion/active Senate measure carrying the same authorization).

Sponsors

  • Jeff Gallahan (primary)
  • Philip Palmesano (cosponsor)

Significance and Next Steps

  • With substitution, the legislative focus shifts to the Senate’s S3493. If S3493 advances and is enacted, Seneca County would gain the authority to impose the additional 1% sales and compensating use tax, subject to any standard conditions and state approvals applicable to local tax additions.
  • Stakeholders should follow the progress of S3493 for final text, any fiscal notes, and any conditions or sunset provisions that may accompany the authorization.

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

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