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 Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 14, 2025

A 8651: Relates to the tax exemption of a mutual redevelopment company

This bill extends tax exemptions for mutual redevelopment companies in cities with over one million residents. It allows local governments to grant an additional 50-year tax exemption period after the initial maximum period ends, provided the company pays at least 5% of annual rent (minus utilities) for residential units or the taxes paid in 2001 - whichever is lower. The exemption applies specifically to residential portions of redevelopment projects. This change directly affects mutual redevelopment companies operating in large cities like New York City, altering their long-term tax obligations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax exemptions for redevelopment companies, reducing their tax burden - direct tax relief measure supporting tax policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Sep 5, 2025

S 2457: Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program

Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program to provide grants for qualified mechanical insulation expenditures to school districts, public hospitals, public housing buildings, and political subdivisions that have completed a qualified audit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state grants for energy efficiency in public buildings (schools, hospitals), directly funding essential services through budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for school district mechanical insulation, improving school infrastructure and energy efficiency as part of funding support.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides grants for mechanical insulation to improve energy efficiency in public buildings, directly advancing energy savings goals through infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings, reducing energy consumption and associated emissions through mechanical insulation grants.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides grants for insulation in public housing buildings, directly funding housing infrastructure improvements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 3499: Extends the authorization of the county of Chemung to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Chemung County's existing authority to collect an additional 1% sales tax, which was previously set to expire in 2025. The extension allows the county to continue imposing this extra tax on sales and use transactions through November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Chemung County who pay sales tax there. The key mechanism is amending the tax law to update the expiration date from 2025 to 2027, maintaining the current tax rate without creating new revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Chemung County's existing 1% sales tax authority, maintaining current revenue streams for county budget without rate changes or new funding mechanisms.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 5445: Extends the village of Woodbury's authority to impose a hotel and motel tax

This bill extends the Village of Woodbury's existing authority to collect a hotel and motel tax for two additional years. It amends the expiration date of the current tax law, which was set to end in 2027, to now expire in 2029. The extension directly affects hotels and motels operating within Woodbury, allowing them to continue paying this local tax without change to the rate or collection process. The bill was passed by both legislative chambers and signed into law on August 7, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing hotel/motel tax authority, maintaining current revenue stream for Woodbury's budget without rate changes or new funding provisions.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 3498: Extends the authorization of the county of Tioga to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

S 3498 extends Tioga County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax through November 30, 2027. This bill updates the expiration date of an existing tax authorization that has been in place since 2005 (previously set to expire in 2025). The provision directly affects Tioga County residents and businesses by allowing the county to continue collecting this additional tax for local services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Tioga County's existing 1% sales tax authority, supporting continued local fiscal management and revenue collection for county services without new tax burdens.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 6865: Extends the authorization granted to the county of Clinton to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

Extends the authorization granted to the county of Clinton to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes until November 30th, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends county sales tax authorization, increasing local revenue for services. Supports tax funding mechanism for budgetary purposes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 7127: Extends the authorization of the county of Hamilton to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Hamilton County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales and use tax until November 30, 2027. It updates a 2013 tax authorization (originally set to expire in 2025) to extend the deadline by two years. The tax applies to most retail sales within Hamilton County, affecting local businesses and consumers who pay this additional tax on purchases. The change modifies existing tax law to maintain the county's current revenue source for public services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing sales tax authority to maintain county revenue for public services, directly supporting fiscal management and ongoing funding continuity.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 7079: Extends the authority of the county of Columbia to impose an additional 1 percent sales and compensating use tax

This bill extends Columbia County's existing authority to collect an additional 1% sales and use tax for two more years, through November 30, 2027. It modifies the tax law to maintain the current 1% rate (added to the existing 3% rate) without changing the tax structure. The extension directly affects residents and businesses in Columbia County that pay these taxes. The bill does not alter the tax rate or create new taxes, only prolonging the current authority.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing 1% sales tax authority for Columbia County budget without rate change, maintaining current revenue source for local services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes