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A 6841

Extends the authorization granted to the county of Broome to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Friend and 1 co-sponsor

Extends Broome County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and compensating use tax; keeps residents and merchants subject to the levy, under Senate substitute S6264.

SUBSTITUTED BY S6264
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Bill Summary · A 6841

Summary of Bill A 6841 (Broome County Sales Tax Extension)

Status: SUBSTITUTED BY S6264

  • Bill Number: A 6841
  • Title: Extends the authorization granted to Broome County to impose an additional 1% sales and compensating use taxes
  • Introduced: March 14, 2025
  • Classification: bill
  • Companion/Related: S 6264 (Senate companion; A 6841 substituted by S6264)
  • Sponsors: Donna Lupardo (primary); Christopher Friend (cosponsor)

What the bill would do

  • The bill would extend the authority for Broome County to impose an additional 1% sales and compensating use tax. In practical terms, this means continuing the county’s ability to levy an extra one-cent tax on eligible sales and use transactions within Broome County, beyond existing state and local sales taxes.

  • The text provided for this summary does not specify the duration of the extension, the exact statutory provisions governing the tax, or the particular purposes for which the revenue would be used. Typically, extensions may be tied to funding for county services or capital projects, but the bill as described does not detail programs, allocations, or sunset dates.

Key provisions and changes (as stated)

  • Extend authorization: Broome County would retain or regain the authority to impose an additional 1% sales and compensating use tax.
  • Scope of tax: Applies to sales and compensating use transactions within Broome County (consistent with existing state/local tax frameworks).
  • Revenue use and reporting: Not specified in the provided summary; no programmatic allocations or sunset timelines are described in the available material.

Who would be affected

  • Broome County government and its residents: Taxpayers within Broome County would continue to be subject to the additional 1% sales/compensating use tax.
  • Local businesses: Retailers and merchants collecting the tax would continue to collect and remit the additional rate, subject to existing administration and reporting rules.
  • Potential beneficiaries: Any county programs or projects funded by this tax would be affected by whether and how the revenue is authorized to be used (not detailed in the summary).

Procedural history and timeline

  • 2025-03-14: Referred to Ways and Means (Introduced)
  • 2025-06-06: Referred to Rules
  • 2025-06-09: Reported; Rules Committee CAL.511; Ordered to Third Reading Rules CAL.511
  • 2025-06-09: Substituted by S6264 (A 6841 replaced by Senate bill S6264)
  • Status indicates that A 6841 has been substituted by S6264, meaning the substantive measure is now being carried forward under the Senate companion.

Sponsorship and related measures

  • Primary sponsor: Donna Lupardo
  • Cosponsor: Christopher Friend
  • Related bill: S 6264 (Senate companion; substitution indicates S6264 will govern the measure’s progression)

Fiscal and broader impacts

  • The information provided does not include specific fiscal figures (dollar amounts, revenue projections, or allocation plans). The financial impact would depend on the extension’s duration, the county’s tax base, economic activity, and how the revenue is appropriated and spent, which are not detailed here.

Next steps

  • As A 6841 has been substituted by S6264, the legislative process is proceeding under the Senate companion bill. Readers should monitor S6264 for the final language, fiscal notes, and any enacted provisions or sunset/expiration details.

This summary focuses on the substantive aim of the bill, its key provisions, who would be affected, and the current status in the legislative process.

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

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