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S 5731

Extends the county of Westchester's additional one percent rate of sales and compensating use tax

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Shelley Mayer

Bill S 5731 extends Westchester County's additional 1% sales tax, ensuring continued funding for vital local services and infrastructure, impacting consumers directly.

SUBSTITUTED BY A6427
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Bill Summary · S 5731

Summary of Bill S 5731

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: S 5731
  • Title: Extends the county of Westchester's additional one percent rate of sales and compensating use tax
  • Status: Substituted by A6427
  • Introduced: February 28, 2025
  • Classification: Legislative Bill

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of Bill S 5731 is to extend the additional one percent rate of sales and compensating use tax for the county of Westchester. This extension aims to provide continued funding for essential local services and infrastructure projects, which are critical for the county's economic stability and growth.

Key Provisions

  • Extension of Tax Rate: The bill proposes to maintain the additional one percent sales and compensating use tax that is currently in effect in Westchester County.
  • Duration of Extension: While the specific duration of the extension is not detailed in the provided information, the intent is to ensure that the tax remains in place to support local government operations and services.

Impact

  • Affected Entities: The extension of this tax rate will impact consumers in Westchester County, as they will continue to pay the additional one percent on taxable goods and services.
  • Local Government Funding: The revenue generated from this tax is expected to support various local government functions, including public safety, infrastructure maintenance, and community services.

Legislative Timeline

  • February 28, 2025: Bill S 5731 was introduced and referred to the Committee on Investigations and Government Operations.
  • April 29, 2025: The bill was reported to the calendar for the first time.
  • April 30, 2025: The bill advanced to the second report calendar.
  • May 1, 2025: The bill was advanced to a third reading.
  • May 27, 2025: Bill S 5731 was substituted by A6427, which is its companion bill.

Related Bills

  • S 6823: A prior-session bill that may have addressed similar issues or provisions.
  • A 6427: The companion bill that has substituted S 5731, likely containing similar or related provisions regarding the sales and compensating use tax in Westchester County.

This summary provides an overview of Bill S 5731, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, and potential impacts on the county of Westchester and its residents.

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

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