S 9157: Authorizes the city of Batavia to impose a hotel and motel tax
S 9157 status: To Governor — DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR (updated Aug 14, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialAuthorizes the city of Batavia to impose a hotel and motel tax not exceeding five percent of the per diem rental rate for each room.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Provides predictable revenue for local tourism and economic development projects
- Enables city fiscal independence without immediate property tax hikes
Risks
- Increases the cost of lodging, potentially impacting visitor volume
- Adds compliance and collection requirements for local hospitality operators
Society
Benefits
- Revenue allocated to community development may improve local public amenities
Risks
- Tax burden falls primarily on non-resident travelers
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Confidence
highhigh
Analysis status
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Revenue use is restricted to specified development categories, which limits local government fiscal flexibility
Economic impact depends entirely on the City of Batavia's decision to enact the optional local law
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