Budget & Taxes

passed both · New York · Assembly May 14, 2026

A 9570: Relates to the clergy property tax exemption

Permits local governments to extend the existing clergy residential property tax exemption to include clergy residing in co-ops; clarifies that the clergy property tax exemption shall not affect eligibility for certain other tax abatements.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill grants tax exemption for clergy property, reducing state tax revenue and limiting government tax collection efforts.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Assembly May 14, 2026

A 8013: Authorizes the county of Nassau assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from Winners Chapel International New York

Bill A 8013 authorizes the Nassau County assessor to accept a late application for a real property tax exemption from Winners Chapel International New York. This applies to their property at 306 Fulton Ave. for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 tax assessment rolls. If the application is accepted and approved by the assessor and the Nassau County legislature, the organization could receive the exemption as if they had applied on time. The bill also permits the refund of any taxes already paid and the cancellation of outstanding taxes, fines, or penalties for those years.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill grants tax exemption to specific entity, reducing Nassau County tax revenue and weakening tax base.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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vetoed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 700: Provides for the adjustment of the minimum amount of tax delinquency for which the driver's license of a taxpayer may be suspended

Provides for the adjustment of the minimum amount of tax delinquency for which the driver's license of a taxpayer may be suspended, based on inflation; prohibits inclusion in the license suspension program of a taxpayer who receives public assistance or supplemental security income, or whose income does not exceed 250% of the poverty level; authorizes the commissioner to grant exemptions to taxpayers whose payment of past due tax liabilities would create a hardship to the taxpayer in meeting necessary living expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts low-income taxpayers (under 250% poverty) from license suspension for tax delinquency, providing direct tax relief to vulnerable groups.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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signed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 7348: Increases the tax on deeds in the city of Mount Vernon

This bill raises Mount Vernon's deed tax rate to 1.5% on the value of real property sold or transferred within the city. It directly affects homebuyers, sellers, and property owners who complete transactions in Mount Vernon, requiring payment of the tax before deeds can be recorded. Key provisions include a $100,000 exemption on the property value (reducing the tax burden for lower-value sales) and allowing deductions for existing property liens. The tax applies to all conveyances regardless of where negotiations occur, but does not affect transactions finalized before September 1, 1984.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesIncreases deed tax rate to 1.5%, raising tax burden on property transactions despite $100k exemption for lower-value sales.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Dec 3, 2025

S 8012: Relates to the assessment of solar or wind energy systems

This bill changes how New York property taxes are calculated for solar and wind energy systems. It requires tax assessors to use a new discounted cash flow method that accounts for regional costs and includes specific expenses like community benefit payments, decommissioning costs, and subscriber management fees. Federal tax credits and renewable energy credits (like clean energy certificates) are no longer counted as income when valuing these systems. The law directly affects property owners with solar/wind systems, local assessors, and communities receiving benefit payments. It aims to create fairer tax assessments by reflecting actual system costs and revenue streams.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reduces property tax burden for solar/wind systems by excluding renewable credits from taxable value, providing tax relief. Directly alters tax assessment methodology for energy systems.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExcludes renewable energy credits from property tax valuation, reducing tax burden for solar/wind owners and promoting renewable energy adoption.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Oct 27, 2025

S 7980: Relates to the determination of adjusted base proportions in special assessing units which are cities

This bill sets a 5% maximum annual increase for property tax base proportions in cities for fiscal year 2026. It directly affects cities calculating property taxes, requiring their local legislative bodies to set the exact increase (up to 5%) by December 1, 2025. If cities issued tax bills before the law took effect, they must revise those bills and reissue them with updated rates, but taxpayers remain responsible for payments due before the revision. The bill ensures cities can adjust tax calculations within this cap while maintaining prior payment obligations for existing bills.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill imposes 5% cap on annual property tax base increases, restricting cities' ability to raise taxes beyond this limit.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 8161: Authorizes Yeshivas Nachlas Sofrim to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

This bill allows Yeshivas Nachlas Sofrim Inc. to apply for retroactive property tax exemption on its Ramapo, New York property (66 Highview Road) for 2022-2023 tax years. If approved by the town assessor and Ramapo Town Board, the organization can receive refunds for taxes paid on those years, including cancellation of related penalties or interest. The bill authorizes the town to treat the application as if filed on time, correcting past tax rolls. It directly affects only this specific religious institution and its property tax obligations for the 2022-2023 assessment period.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesGrants retroactive property tax exemption, reducing town revenue for a specific entity, weakening budgetary resources by defunding collected taxes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 22, 2025

A 5364: Limiting the shift between classes of taxable property in the town of Haverstraw, county of Rockland

This bill limits how much property tax class percentages can change annually in Haverstraw, Rockland County, for 2025-2026. It restricts any single property tax class from increasing its share of total taxes by more than 1% compared to the previous year, but only if Haverstraw passes a local law approving this cap. If calculations would exceed the 1% limit, the town must adjust class percentages so they still total 100%. The law is now effective after being signed by the governor on August 22, 2025.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts annual tax class percentage changes by capping increases at 1%, limiting fiscal flexibility in property tax distribution.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 6207: Authorizes the county of Jefferson to impose additional sales tax

This bill authorizes Jefferson County to add a 1% sales tax on top of its existing 3% sales tax rate. It directly affects residents and businesses in Jefferson County by increasing the total sales tax rate for purchases made within the county. The additional tax will be in effect from December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2027. The bill amends existing tax law to extend this authorization period beyond the previous 2025 expiration date.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill increases Jefferson County's sales tax rate by 1%, directly imposing higher taxes on residents/businesses without indicating public service funding or tax relief for lower/middle income.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 21: Relates to expenditures for Warren county community colleges; extends the effectiveness of provisions relating to an additional Warren county mortgage recording tax

Relates to Warren county no longer providing community colleges funding with excess funds from the collection of mortgage recording taxes as such money is allocated to the CDTA; extends the effectiveness of provisions relating to an additional Warren county mortgage recording tax to December 1, 2027.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRedirects Warren County mortgage tax revenue from community colleges to CDTA, defunding public education services previously funded by tax excesses.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes