Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 6337: Authorizes the county of Rockland to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill authorizes Rockland County to impose two additional sales tax rates: a 0.625% rate (5/8 of 1%) from March 2022 through November 2027, and a 0.375% rate (3/8 of 1%) from March 2027 through November 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Rockland County who pay sales tax, as well as towns and villages within the county that receive allocated tax revenue. The law requires the county to distribute 20% of the first tax's revenue to towns/villages based on population, and 16.67% (2027) and 33.33% (2028-2027) of the second tax's revenue to towns/villages with police departments based on full-time police officers - funds cannot be used for police salaries. The bill specifies these tax rates and revenue distribution mechanisms until November 30, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes additional county sales taxes (0.625% and 0.375%) to fund local services through revenue distribution to towns/villages.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 8275: Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions authorizing the county of Madison to impose an additional mortgage recording tax

Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions authorizing the county of Madison to impose an additional mortgage recording tax until December 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends county's mortgage tax authority, enabling continued revenue collection. Directly supports tax provision continuity without relief or cuts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 6385: Extends the authority of the county of Madison to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Madison County's existing authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax for two years, from June 1, 2024, through November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Madison County by allowing the county to collect this additional tax on top of the existing 3% rate. The key provision modifies tax law to renew this specific tax authority without altering the rate or duration beyond the specified period. The bill was enacted into law on August 7, 2025, as Chapter 293.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Madison County's sales tax authority, directly strengthening tax collection for fiscal management without altering rates or duration.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 8155: Extends the authorization of the county of Tompkins to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Tompkins County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales tax (on top of existing rates) through November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Tompkins County, as the tax applies to most retail purchases within the county. The change updates the expiration date from 2025 to 2027 in the state tax law, maintaining the county's existing tax structure without altering the rate or scope.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing county sales tax authority without rate changes, maintaining current revenue stream for Tompkins County budgets through 2027.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 8657: Extends the effectiveness of certain sections of law relating to real property tax exemptions for real property owned by volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers

Extends the effectiveness of certain sections of law relating to real property tax exemptions for real property owned by volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters/ambulance workers, providing tax relief to lower-income property owners under Budget & Taxes policy95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 7013: Extends the authorization granted to the county of Montgomery to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use taxes

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

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Montgomery County's sales tax authority, maintaining revenue streams for public services and fiscal management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 4, 2025

A 7745: Relates to Suffolk county sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Suffolk County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and compensating use tax on top of its existing 3% rate, effective from June 2021 through November 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Suffolk County that pay sales tax, as the additional revenue will fund county services. The bill mandates that at least 1/8 (12.5%) and no more than 3/8 (37.5%) of the net collections from this tax must be allocated to public safety, with the remainder deposited into the county's general fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends 1% sales tax to fund county services, mandates 12.5% for public safety, increasing tax revenue allocation for public services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2025

A 6427: Extends the county of Westchester's additional one percent rate of sales and compensating use tax

This bill extends Westchester County's existing 1% additional sales and use tax, which is in addition to New York State's 4% rate, until November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Westchester County who pay sales tax on goods and services. The extension modifies existing tax law to update the expiration date from 2025 to 2027, maintaining the current tax structure without changing the rate or revenue allocation mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing county sales tax rate, maintaining revenue for Westchester County budget without changes to rate or allocation, directly supporting fiscal management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Jun 26, 2025

S 8384: Relates to terms and conditions of employment for members of the collective negotiating unit consisting of investigators, senior investigators, and investigative specialists in the state police; repealer

Relates to terms and conditions of employment for members of the collective negotiating unit consisting of investigators, senior investigators, and investigative specialists in the division of state police; relates to the employee benefit fund for members of such unit; makes an appropriation therefor; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes an appropriation for state police employee benefit fund, directly advancing government spending on personnel costs within budget framework.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill sets employment terms for state police investigators' collective bargaining unit and funds their benefits, advancing worker protections through collective negotiation and financial support.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2025

A 8676: Relates to relocation and employment assistance credits

This bill creates tax credits for businesses relocating to New York City (population over 1 million) from outside New York State. It requires qualifying businesses to maintain a minimum number of employee work hours at eligible locations (10,000+ square feet in NYC) and obtain annual city certifications from the mayor or designated agencies. Businesses must document eligibility, including proof of relocation after July 2025 and meeting specific employment thresholds, with new applications barred after July 1, 2028. The policy directly affects businesses moving operations to NYC, offering tax relief tied to sustained local employment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credits for qualifying businesses relocating to NYC, providing direct tax relief under Budget & Taxes policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes