Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 8601: Authorizes New Hour for Women and Children LI, Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

Authorizes New Hour for Women and Children LI, Inc. to receive a real property tax exemption for the 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 assessment rolls.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants tax exemption to nonprofit, providing tax relief for public service organization serving vulnerable populations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 1969: Authorizes the village of Chester to impose a hotel and motel tax; and provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

This bill authorizes the village of Chester to impose a 5% tax on short-term hotel and motel stays (including bed-and-breakfasts), effective immediately for a two-year period. It excludes permanent residents (those staying 90+ consecutive days) and requires the tax to be collected by property owners, with revenues deposited into Chester’s general fund for any lawful use. The tax expires automatically after two years, with specific collection rules and refund procedures outlined in the bill. It directly affects visitors staying in Chester lodging facilities for less than 90 days.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes 5% hotel/motel tax for Chester's general fund, increasing local revenue and supporting budget flexibility with no targeted tax relief or cuts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 6618: Authorizes the town of Montgomery to impose a hotel and motel tax; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

This bill authorizes the town of Montgomery to impose a 5% tax on hotel and motel room rentals for temporary stays (excluding permanent residents staying 90+ days and exempt entities like government bodies or qualifying nonprofits). Hotels would collect the tax from guests and remit it to Montgomery, with revenues deposited into the town’s general fund for any lawful use. The tax expires automatically two years after enactment, as specified in Section 2 of the bill. It directly affects short-term visitors and hotel operators within Montgomery.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes a 5% hotel/motel tax generating revenue for Montgomery's general fund, directly increasing local tax revenue for budgetary purposes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 6815: Authorizing the town of Fishkill and the village of Fishkill to adopt a local law to impose a hotel/motel occupancy tax

Authorizes the town of Fishkill to adopt a local law to impose a hotel/motel occupancy tax for hotels not located in the village of Fishkill; authorizes the village of Fishkill to adopt local laws to impose a hotel/motel occupancy tax in such village; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes local hotel/motel occupancy tax, directly advancing tax policy for municipal revenue generation within Budget & Taxes framework.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 277: Relates to community preservation funds for the town of Chester

Authorizes the town of Chester to establish community preservation funds; establishes a real estate transfer tax with revenues therefrom to be deposited in said community preservation fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates real estate transfer tax to fund community preservation, directly allocating tax revenue to public services.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes community preservation fund via real estate transfer tax, typically funding housing preservation initiatives like affordable housing programs.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 355: Provides for a partial exemption from taxation of certain residential real property transferred by a governmental entity, nonprofit housing organization, land bank or community land trust to low-income household

Provides for a partial exemption from taxation of certain residential real property transferred by a governmental entity, nonprofit housing organization, land bank or community land trust to low-income households; sets forth conditions for the discontinuance of such exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for low-income households on property transfers, directly offering tax relief to lower-income groups per Budget & Taxes indicators.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax exemption for low-income housing transfers, directly advancing affordable housing access by reducing costs for qualifying entities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 2328: Authorizes the town of Dickinson to establish hotel and motel taxes within such town

This bill authorizes the town of Dickinson to impose a 3% tax on hotel and motel room rentals within its boundaries. It allows property owners to collect the tax from guests (included in the room rate) and remit it to the town, with exemptions for government entities, non-profits, and guests staying 30+ consecutive days. Revenue from the tax must be deposited into Dickinson’s general fund for any lawful town use. The tax applies to standard hotel/motel stays but excludes certain organizations and long-term residents.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes new 3% hotel tax with revenue to town general fund, directly creating local tax revenue for municipal budgeting.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 8011: Raises the Clinton county hotel or motel tax from three percent to five percent

This bill increases Clinton County's tax on hotel and motel stays from 3% to 5% of the daily room rate. It applies to short-term stays (under 30 consecutive days) at hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, and tourist facilities, but exempts guests staying 30+ consecutive days (defined as "permanent residents"). The change directly affects hotels and motels operating in Clinton County by raising revenue from transient guests. The tax rate adjustment is the primary policy change, with no other provisions altering the tax structure or exemptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly raises hotel/motel tax rate to increase county revenue, directly advancing fiscal management and budget funding through tax collection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 7341: Authorizes the city of Mount Vernon to impose a hotel and motel tax

This bill authorizes the city of Mount Vernon to impose a 5.875% tax on temporary stays in hotels, motels, vacation rentals (including Airbnb), and bed-and-breakfasts. It applies to guests staying less than 30 consecutive days, excluding permanent residents. The tax is collected by Mount Vernon’s fiscal officer and funds flow into the city’s general fund for local use. The bill explicitly excludes government entities, nonprofits, and certain charitable organizations from paying the tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes new local tax to fund city general fund, increasing government revenue for public services without targeting vulnerable groups.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 6770: Relates to the applicability of the residential redevelopment inhibited property exemption

This bill expands the residential redevelopment inhibited property exemption to all cities, towns, and villages in the state, removing a current restriction that limited it to one specific city. It allows any municipality to adopt local laws designating properties as "redevelopment inhibited" if they are neglected, abandoned, or have conditions (like long vacancy or zoning violations) preventing private redevelopment. Property owners in designated areas can then receive an exemption from taxes on the increased value of their property after redevelopment, provided they own a one- to four-unit residence, maintain owner-occupancy, and file annual residency affidavits. The exemption covers only the incremental tax increase from redevelopment, not the base property value, and requires compliance with building and zoning codes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants tax exemption for redevelopment-inhibited properties, providing direct tax relief to qualifying property owners.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands tax exemption for neglected properties to all municipalities, incentivizing private redevelopment of abandoned/underused housing, advancing housing development and affordability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes