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A 6220

Extends the authorization of the town of Mount Pleasant to adopt a local law to impose a hotel/motel occupancy tax for hotels not located in a village

2025 Regular Session Introduced by MaryJane Shimsky

Bill A 6220 allows Mount Pleasant to impose a hotel/motel occupancy tax on hotels outside village limits, boosting local revenue for services and infrastructure.

SIGNED CHAP.162
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Bill Summary · A 6220

Summary of Bill A 6220

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: A 6220
  • Title: Extends the authorization of the town of Mount Pleasant to adopt a local law to impose a hotel/motel occupancy tax for hotels not located in a village
  • Status: Signed into law as Chapter 162
  • Introduced: February 27, 2025
  • Classification: Legislative Bill

Purpose and Intent

Bill A 6220 aims to extend the authority of the town of Mount Pleasant to implement a local hotel/motel occupancy tax specifically for hotels that are not situated within village boundaries. This extension is intended to provide the town with additional revenue to support local services and infrastructure.

Key Provisions

  • Authorization Extension: The bill allows the town of Mount Pleasant to continue imposing a hotel/motel occupancy tax on hotels outside of village limits.
  • Tax Implementation: The specifics of the tax rate and collection mechanisms are to be determined by the local law adopted by the town.

Affected Parties

  • Hotels: The primary entities affected by this bill are hotels located outside of villages within the town of Mount Pleasant. They will be subject to the newly imposed occupancy tax.
  • Local Government: The town of Mount Pleasant will benefit from the additional revenue generated by this tax, which can be allocated to various local services and infrastructure projects.

Legislative Process and Timeline

  • February 27, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
  • May 13, 2025: Bill reported out of committee.
  • May 15, 2025: Advanced to third reading.
  • May 19, 2025: Passed in the Assembly and delivered to the Senate.
  • May 27, 2025: Passed in the Senate and returned to the Assembly; substituted for companion bill S 5191.
  • June 26, 2025: Delivered to the Governor and signed into law as Chapter 162.

Related Legislation

  • A 7453: A prior-session bill related to hotel/motel occupancy taxes.
  • S 5191: A companion bill that was substituted for A 6220 during the legislative process.

Conclusion

Bill A 6220 provides the town of Mount Pleasant with the necessary authority to impose a hotel/motel occupancy tax on hotels not located in villages, thereby enhancing local revenue streams. The successful passage and signing of this bill signify a commitment to supporting local governance and infrastructure through targeted taxation.

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

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