Budget & Taxes

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 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 No ✗ 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 · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 8269: Authorizes an occupancy tax in the town of Cheektowaga

S 8269 authorizes the Town of Cheektowaga (Erie County) to impose a 3% occupancy tax on hotel, motel, and similar lodging rentals. This tax applies to short-term room rentals (not exceeding 30 consecutive days) for guests staying in accommodations like hotels, motels, or boarding houses, but excludes permanent residents, government entities, and qualifying nonprofits. The town’s chief fiscal officer will collect the tax, which must be paid by guests to the property owner, and revenues will fund the town’s general operations. The bill specifies collection methods, review procedures for disputes, and a two-year renewal limit for the local tax law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes new 3% occupancy tax to generate local revenue for town budget, directly advancing fiscal management through tax collection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 7692: Authorizes an occupancy tax in the village of Baldwinsville

This bill authorizes the village of Baldwinsville to impose a 5% tax on the daily rental rate for rooms in hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, and similar lodging facilities. It directly affects businesses operating these accommodations within the village, requiring them to collect and remit the tax to village officials. The tax revenue must be deposited into the village's general fund for any lawful use, and the bill excludes government entities, non-profit organizations, and guests staying for 90+ consecutive days. The tax cannot exceed 5% of the room's daily rate and follows standard collection procedures for local taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes 5% occupancy tax for village general fund revenue, directly increasing local tax revenue for government spending and fiscal management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 7078: Authorizes the town of Patterson to impose a hotel and motel tax

This bill authorizes the town of Patterson, New York, to impose a 5% tax on transient hotel and motel stays (including bed-and-breakfasts and tourist facilities), excluding guests staying 90+ consecutive days or certain exempt entities like government agencies and non-profits. Hotels and motels must collect the tax from guests and remit it to Patterson’s treasury, with revenues funding general town expenses. The tax authority expires after two years unless renewed. It does not apply to permanent residents or specific exempt organizations as defined in the law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new local tax revenue (5% hotel/motel tax) to fund town expenses, directly advancing budget/tax policy through increased fiscal authority.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ 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 7542: Amends chapter 530 of the laws of 2024, amending the tax law relating to authorizing an occupancy tax in the village of Medina, in relation to the effectiveness thereof

This bill extends the Village of Medina's existing authority to impose an occupancy tax on short-term rentals (like hotels or vacation homes) through December 31, 2027, instead of expiring in 2025. It directly affects Medina residents, businesses operating short-term rentals, and visitors staying in those properties. The key change modifies the expiration date in the existing tax law to provide continued authority for two additional years. The bill was signed into law as Chapter 314 on August 7, 2025, making the extension effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Medina's existing occupancy tax authority through 2027, maintaining local revenue collection without new taxes or funding cuts, directly supporting tax policy continuity.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 6216: Extends provisions allowing the county of Fulton to impose a mortgage recording tax

Extends provisions allowing the county of Fulton to impose a county recording tax on obligation secured by a mortgage on real property to November 30, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Fulton County's mortgage recording tax, maintaining existing tax revenue stream for local government fiscal management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 6213: Extends the authorization for imposition of additional sales and compensating use taxes in Greene county

This bill extends Greene County's authorization to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax (on top of the existing 3% rate) through November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Greene County who pay sales taxes on goods and services. The key change updates the expiration date from 2025 to 2027 in the tax law, maintaining the same tax rate and scope. The bill does not alter the tax rate or create new tax categories - only extends the current authorization period. The bill was signed into law on August 7, 2025 (Chapter 285).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Greene County's existing sales tax authorization, maintaining revenue stream without rate changes. Directly supports tax policy continuity for local budget management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes