Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 7406: Extends the village of Rye Brook occupancy tax for two years

Bill A 7406 extends the existing occupancy tax in the Village of Rye Brook until September 1, 2027. This tax applies to short-term rentals like hotels and motels within Rye Brook. The bill updates the expiration date from 2025 to 2027, ensuring the tax continues without interruption for affected businesses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing occupancy tax, maintaining village revenue stream without altering tax structure or rate.95% 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 · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 7374: Extending the effectiveness of the occupancy tax in the town of North Castle

This bill extends the expiration date of North Castle's existing occupancy tax from 2025 to 2027. It directly affects the town of North Castle, which collects the tax from short-term rentals and hotels, and the property owners/hotels paying the tax. The key mechanism is amending Section 2 of the 2016 law to change the tax's expiration date from September 1, 2025, to September 1, 2027. The bill does not create new taxes or alter tax rates, only extends the current tax's operational period. It was signed into law as Chapter 227 on August 7, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing occupancy tax without altering rates or creating new taxes, ensuring continued revenue for North Castle's budget management and maintaining current fiscal structure.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 847: Relates to sales and compensating sales taxes in the county of Wayne

This bill extends Wayne County's existing 1% additional sales tax (on top of the standard 3% rate) through 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Wayne County who pay sales tax on goods and services. The key provision modifies tax law to extend the tax period from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2027. The bill was signed into law as Chapter 253 on August 7, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Wayne County's 1% sales tax to maintain revenue stream, directly supporting tax collection for county budget purposes without reducing rates or funding.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 4391: Extends limitations on the shift between classes of taxable property in the town of Clarkstown, county of Rockland

This bill extends an existing property tax rule in Clarkstown, Rockland County, for one additional year. It limits how much the tax rate for specific property classes can change annually - capping increases at 1% compared to the previous year's rate. The rule applies to Clarkstown's tax assessments for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 tax years, continuing a policy already in place since 2017. This affects Clarkstown property owners whose tax classifications are adjusted under this cap. The change is procedural, maintaining current tax assessment limits without altering broader tax policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends property tax cap limiting annual increases to 1%, providing tax relief and promoting fiscal stability for Clarkstown property owners.90% 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 · Assembly Jun 26, 2025

A 6220: Extends the authorization of the town of Mount Pleasant to adopt a local law to impose a hotel/motel occupancy tax for hotels not located in a village

Extends the authorization of the town of Mount Pleasant to adopt a local law to impose a hotel/motel occupancy tax for hotels not located in a village to September 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes local hotel/motel occupancy tax extension, enabling municipal revenue generation for budget management without restricting tax authority.95% 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