Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- no direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- no direct environmental impact identified
StateNew YorkTo Governor
S 8188: Authorizes the town of Rhinebeck, county of Dutchess, to establish hotel and motel taxes within such town
Michelle Hinchey
S 8188 status: To Governor — DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR (updated Aug 14, 2026).
Source
LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
70OUT OF 100
Score:70/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
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Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion65%
Bill summary
This bill authorizes a new 3% occupancy tax in the town of Rhinebeck, creating a specific revenue stream for the town’s general fund while affecting local lodging costs.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- provides new, flexible revenue for town general fund
- enables local fiscal autonomy
Risks
- increases operational costs for local lodging businesses
- potential slight increase in travel costs for visitors
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- revenue can be used for public services and community needs
- exempts permanent residents from occupancy tax
Risks
- tax burden passed on to visitors and transient occupants
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
the 2-year limitation on local enactments requires ongoing town council oversight
Analysis scope
effects are restricted to the town of Rhinebeck only
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Where it stands
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- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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