A 10522: Authorizes the town of Clinton to impose an occupancy tax
A 10522 status: To Governor — DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR (updated Aug 14, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThe town of Clinton is now allowed to add a 3% tax to hotel and motel bills. This is a temporary tax that will eventually expire.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Economy
Benefits
- Provides the town with a new, flexible revenue stream.
- Sunset clause ensures legislative review of economic impact.
Risks
- Increases costs for visitors potentially impacting local tourism demand.
- Places administrative compliance burdens on small lodging providers.
Society
Benefits
- Revenue may support public services benefitting the community.
Risks
- Tax increases are generally unpopular with the public.
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highhigh
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Revenue is not earmarked for tourism promotion and may be used for any general fund purpose.
Geographic scope is limited to the Town of Clinton.
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