This bill expands the definition of "period of war" for a veterans' property tax exemption to include recent military service. It adds specific conflicts: the Global War on Terrorism (starting September 11, 2001), and U.S. military operations in Somalia (1992-1994), Bosnia (1995-2004), and Kosovo (1999-1999) to the existing list. Veterans who served during these newly defined periods will now qualify for the tax exemption. The change directly affects veterans whose service falls within these added conflict dates. The bill amends existing law to clarify which military service periods count for the exemption.
This bill amends a 2001 law to clarify how the Ridge Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association collects and uses specific taxes. It requires the association to collect foreign fire insurance premium taxes (on property in its fire district) under Insurance Law §9104 and §9105, and mandates these funds be used solely for the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer firefighters and their families. The association gains authority to collect these taxes as a fire department treasurer would, with funds restricted to the association's charitable purposes. The changes apply to taxes due on or after January 1, 2026.
This bill authorizes the town of Gardiner (in Ulster County) to impose a tax of up to 5% on hotel and motel room rentals for temporary stays (excluding guests staying 90+ consecutive days). It applies to all transient guests at hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, and tourist facilities within Gardiner, but exempts government entities, nonprofit organizations, and permanent residents. The tax must be collected by the town's fiscal officer and deposited into Gardiner's general fund to support municipal services and infrastructure. The law includes specific collection procedures and a 2-year expiration date.
Provides that for taxable years beginning on and after January first, two thousand twenty-six, a resident taxpayer who serves as an active volunteer firefighter or as a volunteer ambulance worker shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed equal to eight hundred dollars; provides for a real property tax exemption under certain circumstances to an enrolled member of an incorporated volunteer fire company, fire department or incorporated voluntary ambulance service residing in such city, village, town, school district, special district, fire district or county.
This bill increases civil penalties for employers violating New York's child labor laws. Penalties rise to up to $3,000 for a first violation, $5,000 for a second, and $10,000 for third or subsequent violations. Crucially, if a minor is seriously injured (defined as permanent disability) or dies due to a violation, penalties triple to up to $30,000. The law directly affects employers who break child labor rules, with penalties paid to the state treasury.
This bill extends the Economic Transformation and Facility Redevelopment Program until December 31, 2031, allowing correctional facilities selected for closure between 2011 and 2031 to continue receiving tax credits. The program provides financial incentives to help these facilities transition or redevelop after they are no longer needed for housing inmates. By updating the expiration date, the legislation ensures that eligible correctional facilities can access these tax benefits for a longer period than previously allowed.
This bill expands real property tax exemptions to veterans who served in designated combat zones or theaters of operation. To qualify, veterans must provide proof of their service through specific military documents, such as discharge papers, campaign medals, or records showing they received hostile fire pay. If eligible, the bill allows these veterans to reduce their property taxes by up to ten percent of their home's assessed value, with a maximum benefit capped at eight thousand dollars. The law takes effect immediately upon passage and applies to qualifying residential properties.
Authorizes the county of Nassau assessor to accept an application for a retroactive real property tax exemption from the Incorporated Village of Hempstead Community Development Agency for the 2020--2021 school taxes and the 2021 general taxes for the property at 40 Byrd Street.
This bill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running from April 1, 2026, through May 28, 2026, while waiting for the regular annual budget to be passed. It authorizes the state comptroller to pay salaries for state employees, cover essential business expenses, and fund approved contracts and grants during this specific period. The legislation allocates approximately $2.6 billion for personal services, $108 million for general operational costs, and an additional $75 million for various contracts and capital projects. By passing this measure, the legislature ensures that government departments, including the executive branch and the legislature, can continue to function without interruption until the full fiscal year budget is enacted.
This bill provides an emergency appropriation of approximately $2.8 billion to fund state government operations from April 1, 2026, through May 26, 2026. The funds are designated to pay salaries and benefits for state employees, cover non-personal service liabilities like supplies and contracts, and finance approved capital projects. These measures ensure that state departments and agencies can continue their normal functions while waiting for the governor to submit and the legislature to enact the full annual budget. The legislation authorizes the comptroller to make these payments immediately without waiting for further legislative action.
