State • New York
S 9504: Extends the authority of the city of Poughkeepsie to impose a hotel and motel tax for an additional 3 years
Rob RolisonTo Governor
S 9504 status: To Governor — DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR (updated Aug 14, 2026).
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What this bill does
Overall score
Score60/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 20/100
Bill summary
OfficialPoughkeepsie is allowed to keep charging a tax on hotel and motel stays for another three years.
Key analysis
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis
Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- no identified environmental impact
Risks
- no identified environmental impact
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- maintains stable municipal revenue stream
- supports city budget for tourism-related services
Risks
- imposes ongoing tax burden on visitors
- potential impact on hotel competitiveness in Poughkeepsie
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- revenue may support local community infrastructure
Risks
- no broad social implications identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
LegiScan
Confidence
highhigh
Analysis status
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Warning
no significant downside identified beyond routine fiscal impact on tourists
Limitation
applies only to the city of Poughkeepsie
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Where it stands
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
Complete4
Governor
CurrentDELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
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Enacted
Upcoming5
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