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A 8143

Permits funds collected from the Oswego county occupancy tax to be used on making tourism related capital improvements

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Will Barclay

Allows Oswego County occupancy tax revenues to fund tourism-related capital improvements, boosting local tourism infrastructure, jobs, and economic development.

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Bill Summary · A 8143

Legislative Summary – Bill A 8143

Overview

Bill A 8143 would authorize the funds collected from Oswego County’s occupancy tax to be used for tourism-related capital improvements. The bill is currently in the Rules committee stage after passing through the Assembly and being transmitted to the Senate as part of a companion effort with S 7867. Primary sponsor: William A. Barclay.

What the bill would do

  • Allow Oswego County occupancy tax revenues to be spent on tourism-related capital improvements.
  • The bill would specify that the funds, already collected under the county’s occupancy tax, may be redirected toward capital projects intended to promote or enhance tourism within Oswego County.
  • The exact eligible projects, requirements, and any conditions (e.g., approval processes, oversight, or matching funds) would be defined in the enacted text of the bill.

Key provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and actions)

  • Permits use of occupancy tax proceeds for capital improvements linked to tourism.
  • Creates a framework for how funds are allocated, administered, and monitored (details would be in the bill text).
  • May include local governance or reporting requirements typical for tourism-related capital projects, though specifics are not provided in the available summary.

Who would be affected

  • Oswego County government and its economic development/tourism agencies.
  • Entities involved in tourism-related capital projects within Oswego County (e.g., contractors, developers, local businesses).
  • County residents and visitors who may experience improved tourism infrastructure or amenities funded by occupancy tax revenues.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction: May 1, 2025.
  • May 1, 2025: Referred to Ways and Means.
  • June 2, 2025: Amended and recommitted to Ways and Means; Print Number 8143A.
  • June 17–18, 2025: Assembly actions showing reporting, Rules report, and home rule requests; ultimately referred to Rules.
  • June 17, 2025: Passed by the Assembly and delivered to the Senate (companion bill S 7867 noted in related bills).
  • Status: Currently referred to Rules in the Senate after transfer from the Assembly.
  • Sponsor: William A. Barclay (primary).

Related bills

  • Companion: S 7867 (Senate).

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Potentially expanded use of occupancy tax revenues to fund visible tourism-related capital projects, which could support economic development, job creation, and local tourism infrastructure.
  • Could affect the balance of funds available for other occupancy tax purposes if new capital projects are prioritized.
  • The exact scope, project types eligible, oversight, sunset provisions, and accountability measures will depend on the final enacted text and any accompanying regulations.

Next steps

  • Monitor the bill’s progression through the Senate and any further amendments.
  • Review the final text for specific eligible projects, oversight mechanisms, and fiscal implications before passage.

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

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