Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 10103: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 4, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to state government agencies for the period from April 1, 2026, through May 4, 2026. The legislation authorizes the comptroller to make payments for employee salaries, benefits, and operational expenses until the regular state budget is enacted. Specific allocations include approximately $1.49 billion for personal services, $44 million for non-personal service liabilities, and $30 million for approved contracts and capital projects. By passing this measure, the legislature ensures that state departments and agencies can continue their daily operations without interruption during this temporary gap in funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding for state operations, salaries, and benefits, directly advancing fiscal management and government spending.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Apr 27, 2026

S 10060: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 30, 2026

This bill provides an emergency appropriation of approximately $1.5 billion to fund state government operations for the month of April 2026. It directly affects all state departments, agencies, and employees by authorizing payments for salaries, benefits, and necessary business expenses. The legislation ensures that the state can continue paying its workers and covering operational costs while waiting for the governor to submit the official annual budget. Once signed into law, these funds become available immediately to prevent any interruption in government services during the fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to ensure state operations and employee salaries continue, directly advancing fiscal management and budget stability.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides emergency funding to ensure state employees receive salaries and benefits, directly supporting worker compensation and operational continuity.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 9999: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 27, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to state government agencies to cover essential expenses from April 1, 2026, through April 27, 2026. It authorizes the comptroller to make payments for employee salaries, benefits, and various operational costs while waiting for the full state budget to be finalized. The legislation allocates specific amounts for personal services, non-personal service liabilities, and contracts or grants approved during the fiscal year. This temporary measure ensures that state departments can continue their daily operations and pay staff without interruption during the short gap before the new fiscal year's budget takes effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to cover essential state expenses and salaries, directly advancing the budget topic.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Apr 20, 2026

A 11010: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 22, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running from April 1, 2026, through April 22, 2026. The money is allocated to pay state employees, cover routine business expenses, and settle bills for contracts and capital projects approved before or after the start of the fiscal year. These funds support all state departments and agencies, including the executive branch, the legislature, and programs for people with disabilities. The legislation is intended to serve as a temporary financial bridge until the governor's regular annual budget bills are passed and signed into law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency appropriation to fund state operations, pay employees, and cover essential expenses, directly advancing fiscal management and government funding.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Mar 31, 2026

A 10760: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 7, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding for state government operations from April 1 through April 7, 2026, to ensure payments continue while regular appropriations are being processed. It allocates approximately $248 million for employee payroll, $10 million for non-payroll operational expenses, and $6.4 million for federal food and nutrition assistance programs. The legislation also includes $609.9 million for the Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid) and covers various employee benefits such as social security contributions and retirement plan costs. This temporary funding allows state departments and agencies to maintain essential services during the brief gap before the full fiscal year budget is enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding for state operations, payroll, Medicaid, and essential programs, directly advancing budget allocation and government spending.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $609.9 million for Medicaid, directly funding healthcare services and maintaining program operations.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allocates $248M for employee payroll and covers employee benefits, directly supporting worker compensation and employment operations75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Mar 27, 2026

S 8790: Establishes the combat zone service exemption

Authorizes municipalities to offer a real property tax exemption for combat zone service members who at any time during the taxable year performed active duty in the armed forces in a combat zone; defines terms; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates real property tax exemption for combat zone service members, providing targeted tax relief that aligns with supporting tax policy for specific groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides tax exemption for combat veterans, directly expanding benefits and recognizing service through municipal property tax relief.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 8803: Relate to a real property tax exemption for veterans with a one hundred percent service connected disability

This bill creates a new property tax exemption for the primary residence of veterans with a 100% service-connected disability. It applies to veterans who were honorably discharged, have a 100% disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and meet specific criteria like permanent total disability or receipt of VA benefits. The exemption fully removes property taxes and special assessments for qualifying veterans' primary homes, in addition to existing tax benefits. The law takes effect for tax assessments dated October 1, 2026, and does not reduce a property's taxable value below zero.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates property tax exemption for veterans, reducing tax burden. Direct tax relief aligns with fiscal policy support for vulnerable groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates property tax exemption for veterans with 100% service-connected disability, removing financial burden on primary residence and expanding tax benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 8783: Makes technical corrections relating to authorizing the Bedford Hills Fire District to file an application for exemption from school and real property taxes

Makes technical corrections relating to authorizing the Bedford Hills Fire District to file an application for exemption from school and real property taxes for the 2022-2023 assessment years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enables Bedford Hills Fire District tax exemption from school/real property taxes, providing direct tax relief for a government entity under fiscal management policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Feb 13, 2026

A 9479: Relates to the mechanical insulation energy savings program

This bill establishes a program to help school districts and eligible public buildings (like housing or hospitals) with structures over 20,000 square feet reduce energy costs through mechanical insulation upgrades. It requires free, qualified energy audits to identify needed insulation work and provides competitive grants covering 50% to 75% of approved insulation costs for HVAC systems, piping, and equipment. Grants are issued on a first-come basis after an approved audit, with the program to be implemented within one year of enactment. The law defines specific requirements for qualified contractors and insulation standards to ensure energy savings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state grants covering 50-75% of insulation costs for public buildings, increasing government spending on infrastructure energy efficiency programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides grants for school district energy efficiency upgrades, reducing operational costs and supporting school infrastructure, a key aspect of education funding and facilities.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides grants for insulation upgrades to reduce energy costs in public buildings, directly advancing energy efficiency through funding and mandatory audits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Feb 13, 2026

A 9514: Relates to the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to excluding certain food donations from sales tax

This bill extends the tax exemption for certain food donations until July 1, 2026. It directly affects food banks, restaurants, and grocers that donate surplus food, allowing them to continue avoiding sales tax on those donations during this period. The key change modifies the effective date of a 2025 tax law provision, aligning it with a prior legislative proposal and setting July 1, 2026, as the new deadline. This maintains the existing policy without altering the scope of eligible donations or tax treatment. The bill was recently passed by the Senate and returned to the Assembly for further consideration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax exemption for food donations, providing tax relief to donors (food banks/restaurants) and maintaining existing fiscal support without altering scope.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes