Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Jun 9, 2026

S 9003: AID TO LOCALITIES BUDGET

This bill appropriates funds for the state's aid to localities budget, primarily supporting community services for the elderly and expanded in-home services programs. It allocates approximately $457 million from the General Fund and $172 million from federal sources for fiscal year 2026, with additional reappropriated funds from the prior year. The legislation allows flexibility in spending federal grants across different grant periods and defines specific terms for handling refunds, rebates, and other financial adjustments. It also repeals certain prior appropriations that would otherwise expire and requires budget director approval before funds can be disbursed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $457M from General Fund and $172M federal sources to fund community services for elderly and in-home programs, directly advancing state budget allocations for essential public services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 11534: Provides for compensation and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees; appropriation

Provides for compensation and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees; authorizes funding of joint labor-management committees; implements agreements between the state and an employee organization; makes an appropriation therefor (Part A); provides for the salaries of certain state officers and employees excluded from collective negotiating units; makes an appropriation therefor (Part B).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes funding and makes appropriations for state officer and employee compensation, directly advancing the budget topic.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds state employee compensation, authorizes joint labor-management committees, and implements collective bargaining agreements.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

died · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 7960: Authorizes an occupancy tax in the city of Oneonta

This bill authorizes the city of Oneonta to impose a tax of up to 6% on overnight stays in hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfasts. It directly affects guests staying in these accommodations within Oneonta, with property owners responsible for collecting and remitting the tax. Exemptions include government entities, qualifying nonprofits, and permanent residents (staying 90+ consecutive days). All revenue generated would be deposited into Oneonta’s general fund for municipal services like infrastructure and public amenities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes 6% occupancy tax for municipal services funding, increasing local revenue for infrastructure and services per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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died · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 7884: Authorizes the town of Smithtown assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from Tiegerman Community Services, Inc.

Authorizes the town of Smithtown assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from Tiegerman Community Services, Inc. for the 2023-2024 assessment rolls.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes tax exemption for nonprofit property, reducing tax burden and supporting community services through fiscal relief.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 11412: Requires an annual brownfields redevelopment tax credit report

This bill requires the state tax commissioner to publish an annual report on brownfields redevelopment tax credits by June 30th each year. The report will list the names of entities claiming these credits, the specific amounts of tax benefits received, and details about the projects funded, such as construction jobs, wage rates, and the number of minority and women-owned businesses involved. By making this information public, the legislation aims to increase transparency regarding how the state's tax incentives for cleaning up contaminated sites are being utilized. The requirement for this report applies to all taxpayers who claimed the credit in the previous calendar year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enhances transparency in tax credit usage, promoting fiscal responsibility and accountability in government spending.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10429: Provides a sales tax exemption to any admission charge for a comedy performance

This bill removes sales tax from admission fees for comedy shows, including both scripted and unscripted stand-up performances. It applies to theaters, opera houses, and other venues hosting live comedy acts, as well as cabarets and similar establishments that charge a separate fee for comedic entertainment. The exemption covers both traditional dramatic venues and places that serve food or merchandise alongside comedy performances, provided the admission charge is distinct from food or merchandise sales. The changes will take effect at the start of the next sales tax quarter after the law is enacted, with a minimum 60-day waiting period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemption for entertainment, reducing tax burden on consumers and promoting economic activity through lower prices.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8746: Relates to professional employer organization services

Provides that receipts from other services and other business receipts, taxpayers, and combined groups including members, engaged in providing professional employer organization services shall include with such receipts amounts received with respect to wages, benefits, and other employee expenses disbursed to or for the benefit of a client's worksite employees and the related employment taxes if the amounts received are included in the calculation of the business income base or the combined business income base, respectively.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires PEOs to include client wage/benefit payments in taxable income, closing a potential tax loophole and expanding the tax base for state revenue.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 2631: Provides additional tax exemptions for two qualified veterans living in the same household

This bill expands property tax exemptions for veterans living together in the same household. It adds up to a 7.5% exemption (capped at $6,000) for non-combat veterans sharing a home, and up to a 5% exemption (capped at $4,000) for veterans who served in combat zones. Local governments must adopt these provisions through public hearings and local ordinances to implement the additional tax breaks. The changes directly affect qualifying veterans living with other veterans and require local jurisdictions to formally approve the exemptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemptions (reducing burden) for veterans, directly aligning with tax relief indicator for middle/lower income groups in Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands property tax exemptions for veterans, adding financial benefits based on service type (combat/non-combat)90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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failed · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 1064: Gives state income tax credit to volunteer firefighters and members of a volunteer ambulance corps in good standing up to $2500

Gives state income tax credit to volunteer firefighters and members of a volunteer ambulance corps in good standing up to $2500; must be in good standing for a minimum of five years and maintain continued eligibility.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit (reducing tax liability) for volunteer emergency service members, a targeted tax relief measure for lower-income groups.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 4619: Relates to the taxation of vapor products

Relates to the taxation of vapor products; provides for the licensing of vapor products distributors; imposes certain tax return filing requirements on vapor products distributors; provides for enforcement powers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes new tax on vapor products distributors, creating a dedicated revenue stream for state budget through taxation measures.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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