StateNew York

S 10556: Relates to the allocation and use of the revenues raised from the imposition of hotel and motel taxes in Cortland county

Lea WebbTo Governor

S 10556 status: To Governor — DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR (updated Aug 14, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score80/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

Relates to the allocation and use of the revenues raised from the imposition of hotel and motel taxes in Cortland county; provides that a certain percentage of such net annual occupancy receipts be utilized to support and enhance tourism and tourist activity; provides that the remaining portion be used for any lawful c...

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan85%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No material direct effect on environmental policy

Risks

  • No material direct effect on environmental policy

Economy

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Earmarks revenue specifically for tourism and marketing growth
  • Provides clearer statutory guidelines for hotel tax expenditures

Risks

  • Reduces local government flexibility in general fund allocation
  • Sets a specific administrative cap that may not account for changing operational costs

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential to boost local tourism-related jobs

Risks

  • No significant impact on social services or public welfare programs
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

LegiScan

Confidence

high

high

Analysis status

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Warning

Mandating 75% of tax revenue to specific categories may limit county ability to reallocate funds during unforeseen fiscal crises

Limitation

Effects are localized to Cortland County and do not apply statewide

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

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Enacted

Upcoming
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