S 9862: Authorizes the town of Minisink to impose a hotel and motel tax
S 9862 status: To Governor — DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR (updated Aug 14, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThe town of Minisink is now allowed to add a 5% tax to hotel and motel bills.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy
Economy
Benefits
- Provides dedicated revenue for municipal services and infrastructure
- Potentially offsets local property tax burdens
Risks
- Increases the cost of lodging for visitors to the town
- Potential slight decrease in price competitiveness for local tourism
Society
Benefits
- Revenue may support public services benefitting local residents
Risks
- No significant social equity or civil rights impact
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
highhigh
Analysis status
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Tax implementation must be renewed every three years as per the sunset provision
Economic impacts depend heavily on the specific tax rate chosen by the town board
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