Authorizes the town of Patterson to impose a hotel and motel tax

Latest action Oct 16, 2025

Authorizes the town of Patterson, in the county of Putnam, to impose a hotel and motel tax.

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Where it stands

Signed into law.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A7854, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the Tax Law.

Committee

Investigations And Government Operations · New York State Senate

Also referred to Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To authorize the town of Patterson to impose a local occupancy tax on hotels and motels, providing the town with an additional revenue source to support local services, infrastructure, and tourism-related initi- atives.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 12, 2025Result: passed
(46) (13) (0) (4)
Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesJun 12, 2025Result: passed
(15) (5) (0) (1)

Cosponsors

Angelo J. Morinello and David McDonough

Republican2

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Pete Harckham says this is needed

This bill provides the town of Patterson with a new revenue source by authorizing a hotel and motel occupancy tax, which is a common tool used by municipalities to generate funds without directly burdening local residents. As tourism and short-term lodging continue to grow, this measure ensures that visitors contribute to the town's infrastructure, public services, and community improvements, helping to offset the costs associated with increased tourism activity. By implementing a modest occupancy tax, Patterson can enhance local services, support economic development initiatives, and invest in commu- nity projects that benefit both residents and visitors.

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.

Full history

Oct 16, 2025
Signed
SIGNED CHAP.472
NY Senate
Oct 9, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
NY Senate
Jun 16, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading Rules CAL.812
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.812
NY Assembly
Jun 16, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jun 16, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly

Show full history (11 earlier events)

Jun 16, 2025
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED FOR A7854A
NY Assembly
Jun 12, 2025
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1891
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1891
NY Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Jun 12, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
Apr 17, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Ways and Means
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Apr 16, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Investigations and Government Operations
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
NY Senate
Apr 11, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
NY Senate

About this record

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