Increases the distribution of revenue from extending the authorization for the hotel and motel taxes in Suffolk county

Showing the cosponsors who are on Agora, A to Z. The official record may list more.

• Republican11
• Democratic4

This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.

Shown in neutral colors by design; Agora is non-partisan.

◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Monica Martinez says this is needed

In 2023, Suffolk County was authorized to increase the lodging tax from 3% to 5.5, and amended the formula for disbursement of the funds, creat- ing the new Suffolk County Infrastructure Fund for the purpose of investing in tourism related infrastructure. Suffolk has requested authority to further amend the formula and definition of the Suffolk County Infrastructure Fund permitting Suffolk to invest in current crit- ical infrastructure for a period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029 including bridge, park, canal, wastewater and coastal resiliency needs; while planning work continues for the County's first convention center. Such additional uses will ensure that revenues collected will be put to use immediately to create good paying construction jobs. All construction projects built using said funds must comply with Article 8 of New York State Labor Laws. Further, Suffolk County will be authorized to invest critical funding to help maintain and operate New York's first lighthouse, which attracts visitors from around the country and world to Suffolk County. Further, investments to support the hospitality industry will help attract tour- ists to Suffolk County, thereby increasing the overall tourism industry in Suffolk County further supporting Suffolk County based businesses and employing additional individuals in the tourism industry. LOCAL FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: None to the State.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.