Senate bill · S9157 (2025-26)

Authorizes the city of Batavia to impose a hotel and motel tax

New York State Senate

Same as A10228, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Latest action Aug 21, 2026

Sponsor: George Borrello (State Senator, District 57, Republican/Conservative)

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Summary

Authorizes the city of Batavia to impose a hotel and motel tax not exceeding five percent of the per diem rental rate for each room.

Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries

Amends the Tax Law.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This bill authorizes the city of Batavia 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

Committee

Investigations And Government Operations · New York State Senate

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

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The sponsor's argument

Why George Borrello says this is needed

The legislation provides the city of Batavia, in the county of Genesee with a new revenue source by authorizing a hotel and motel occupancy tax not to exceed three percent. This is a common tool used by munici- palities to generate funds without directly burdening residents. By authorizing this tax, it ensures that visitors contribute to the city's infrastructure, public services, and community improvements, helping to offset the costs associated with increased tourism activity. By imple- menting a modest occupancy tax, the city of Batavia can enhance local services, support economic development initiatives, and invest in commu- nity projects that benefit both residents and visitors.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMay 28, 2026Result: passed
(47) (13) (0) (3)
Vote: Committee vote · Investigations And Government Operations
Senate Investigations And Government OperationsMay 12, 2026Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)

Full history

Aug 21, 2026
Signed
SIGNED CHAP.256
NY Senate
Aug 14, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
NY Senate
Jun 2, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading Rules CAL.358
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.358
NY Assembly
Jun 2, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jun 2, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly

Show full history (12 earlier events)

Jun 2, 2026
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED FOR A10228A
NY Assembly
May 28, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
May 28, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
May 28, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
May 28, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
May 14, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
May 13, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
May 12, 2026
1ST Report CAL.1070
1ST REPORT CAL.1070
NY Senate
Apr 20, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Investigations and Government Operations
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
NY Senate
Apr 20, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Ways and Means
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Feb 12, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Feb 9, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
NY Senate

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