Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 21, 2026

A 10737: Authorizes an occupancy tax in the city of Kingston

This bill authorizes the city of Kingston to implement an occupancy tax of up to 3% on overnight lodging. It directly affects hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and similar tourist accommodations by allowing the city to collect a fee from guests for each room rented. The tax can be collected by the property owner on behalf of the city and paid into the city's general fund to support municipal services and infrastructure. The law includes exemptions for government entities, certain nonprofit organizations, and permanent residents staying at least 90 consecutive days, and it sets a maximum two-year limit on each tax enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes new occupancy tax to fund municipal services and infrastructure, directly advancing city budget and fiscal management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 9326: Authorizes the assessor of the town of Babylon to accept an application for exemption from real property taxes from Tiegerman Community Services, Inc.

Authorizes the assessor of the town of Babylon to accept an application for exemption from real property taxes from Tiegerman Community Services, Inc.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemption for a community services organization, supporting budget relief for non-profit services.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 9264: Extends the authorization of the city of Beacon to impose a hotel and motel tax for an additional three years

This bill extends Beacon's existing authority to collect a hotel and motel tax for two additional years, directly affecting hotels and motels operating in Beacon and the city itself, which relies on this revenue. It modifies the expiration date of the tax authorization from 2026 to August 23, 2028, ensuring the tax can continue without needing new legislation. The key change is simply extending the current tax authority period, allowing Beacon to maintain this revenue stream through 2028. The bill does not alter the tax rate, scope, or how funds are used.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Beacon's hotel/motel tax authority, maintaining local revenue stream for city budget without changes to tax rates or structure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 9027: Authorizes the village of Ellicottville to impose a hotel and motel tax

This bill authorizes the village of Ellicottville to impose a 5% tax on the nightly rental rate for hotel, motel, and bed-and-breakfast stays. It exempts permanent residents (staying 30+ consecutive days) and certain entities like government bodies and nonprofit organizations. Revenue from the tax must be paid into the village’s general fund, with up to 4% retained for administrative costs and the remainder directed to community development, tourism, and planning initiatives. Local laws implementing this tax can be enacted for up to three years at a time.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes local hotel tax to fund tourism/community development, directly increasing revenue allocation for public services per fiscal management guidelines.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 21, 2026

A 10032: Extends the authorization of the town of Cornwall in Orange county to impose a hotel and motel tax

This bill extends the town of Cornwall's authorization to impose a hotel and motel tax by three years. The town of Cornwall, located in Orange County, will be permitted to continue collecting this tax on stays at local hotels and motels. The extension is achieved by amending the existing law to remove its prior expiration date, ensuring the tax can be collected for the additional period. This directly affects Cornwall's local revenue and the hospitality businesses operating within the town.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing local hotel/motel tax authorization, maintaining Cornwall's revenue stream for budget purposes without altering tax rates or scope.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 4325: Authorizes Powell House, in the village of Farmingdale, county of Nassau, to apply for a retroactive property tax exemption

Authorizes Powell House, in the village of Farmingdale, county of Nassau, to apply for and receive a retroactive property tax exemption with respect to the 2024-2025 school tax assessment rolls and the 2025 general tax assessment roll.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes property tax exemption for Powell House, providing direct tax relief and reducing tax liability for a specific entity, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 7762: Authorizes the assessor of the town of Brookhaven, county of Suffolk, to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from Ministerios Sion, Inc.

Authorizes the assessor of the town of Brookhaven, county of Suffolk, to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from Ministerios Sion, Inc. for all of the 2024 general taxes and all of the 2023-2024 school taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes a real property tax exemption, providing tax relief to Ministerios Sion, Inc. as a specific tax relief measure.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 31, 2026

A 10158: Extends limitations on the shift between classes of taxable property in the town of Clarkstown, county of Rockland

Extends limitations on the shift between classes of taxable property in the town of Clarkstown, county of Rockland for an additional year for 2026-2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends limitation on property tax class shifts, preventing lower tax rates and closing a potential loophole that could reduce revenue.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 6, 2026

A 11552: Increases the distribution of revenue from extending the authorization for the hotel and motel taxes in Suffolk county

Increases the distribution of revenue from extending the authorization for the hotel and motel taxes in Suffolk county; provides for the support of a not-for-profit organization that manages and owns the first lighthouse built in New York, a national register of historic places site in Suffolk county that has been named a national historic landmark and is a New York state historic site.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends hotel/motel taxes to increase revenue distribution for a historic site, directly advancing fiscal management and funding a public asset.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2026

A 11358: Extends provisions of law relating to temporary investments by local governments

This bill extends the legal authority for local governments to make temporary investments until July 1, 2029. It amends existing state laws to update the expiration date for these investment rules, ensuring that funds invested under the current framework remain protected through the new deadline. The legislation applies immediately to local municipalities and includes a provision to maintain conditions for investments made before the act's original expiration date. By updating the timeline, the bill allows local officials to continue managing their surplus funds according to established guidelines for an additional three years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends investment authority for local governments, promoting fiscal responsibility and protecting funds through updated timelines.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes