Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 21, 2026

A 10932: Authorizes an occupancy tax in the town of Amherst

This bill authorizes the town of Amherst in Erie County to impose an occupancy tax of up to 2.5% on guests staying in hotels, motels, boarding houses, and similar lodging facilities. The tax applies to the daily rental rate of rooms and is collected by the town's fiscal officer, with the option for lodging owners to collect the tax directly from guests and forward it to the town. Revenues generated from the tax will be deposited into the town's general fund, with 75% available for any lawful purposes and 25% specifically designated for capital improvements to youth sports, health and wellness programs, community centers, parks, and playgrounds. The legislation excludes taxes on government entities, non-profit organizations, and permanent residents who stay in a hotel for at least 30 consecutive days, and it will expire on December 31, 2029.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes a new occupancy tax to generate revenue for the town's general fund, directly advancing local budget and fiscal management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 21, 2026

A 10522: Authorizes the town of Clinton to impose an occupancy tax

Authorizes the town of Clinton to impose a 3% occupancy tax upon persons occupying hotel or motel rooms in such town; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes imposition of occupancy tax, directly increasing local revenue for budget purposes and fiscal management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 9376: Authorizes the town of Lancaster to impose an occupancy tax

This bill authorizes the town of Lancaster in Erie County to impose an occupancy tax of up to three percent on overnight lodging. The tax applies to hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and tourist facilities, but exempts permanent residents who stay for at least 90 consecutive days. The town can collect the tax through its fiscal officer, and property owners may be responsible for collecting and remitting the tax on behalf of the town. Revenues from the tax will go into the town's general fund for any lawful purpose, and the authorization expires on December 31, 2028.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes new occupancy tax to generate revenue for town general fund, directly supporting local budget and fiscal management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 21, 2026

A 10737: Authorizes an occupancy tax in the city of Kingston

This bill authorizes the city of Kingston to implement an occupancy tax of up to 3% on overnight lodging. It directly affects hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and similar tourist accommodations by allowing the city to collect a fee from guests for each room rented. The tax can be collected by the property owner on behalf of the city and paid into the city's general fund to support municipal services and infrastructure. The law includes exemptions for government entities, certain nonprofit organizations, and permanent residents staying at least 90 consecutive days, and it sets a maximum two-year limit on each tax enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes new occupancy tax to fund municipal services and infrastructure, directly advancing city budget and fiscal management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 9264: Extends the authorization of the city of Beacon to impose a hotel and motel tax for an additional three years

This bill extends Beacon's existing authority to collect a hotel and motel tax for two additional years, directly affecting hotels and motels operating in Beacon and the city itself, which relies on this revenue. It modifies the expiration date of the tax authorization from 2026 to August 23, 2028, ensuring the tax can continue without needing new legislation. The key change is simply extending the current tax authority period, allowing Beacon to maintain this revenue stream through 2028. The bill does not alter the tax rate, scope, or how funds are used.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Beacon's hotel/motel tax authority, maintaining local revenue stream for city budget without changes to tax rates or structure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 7604: 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 & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesGrants real property tax exemption, reducing local tax revenue for a specific entity, directly limiting government tax collection under Budget & Taxes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 8263: Authorizes the Congregation Khal Mevakshei Hashem, Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

Authorizes the Congregation Khal Mevakshei Hashem, Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status for the 2024 assessment roll and all of the 2023-2024 school taxes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill grants retroactive tax exemption for specific entity, reducing state revenue and weakening budget revenue collection.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 6834: Authorizes an occupancy tax in the city of Oneonta

This bill authorizes the city of Oneonta to impose a 6% occupancy tax on short-term lodging, including hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfasts. The tax applies to guests staying overnight in rented rooms, with property owners responsible for collecting and remitting it to the city. Exemptions cover government entities, nonprofits meeting specific criteria, and permanent residents (staying 90+ consecutive days). All revenue generated must fund Oneonta’s general operations, infrastructure, and municipal services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes new 6% occupancy tax for city operations, directly funding municipal budget via dedicated revenue stream for infrastructure and general operations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 8188: Authorizes the town of Rhinebeck, county of Dutchess, to establish hotel and motel taxes within such town

Authorizes the town of Rhinebeck, county of Dutchess, to establish hotel and motel taxes within such town; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes a new local tax (hotel/motel) within Budget & Taxes framework, directly advancing tax policy implementation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 7820: Authorizes the town of Gardiner to impose a hotel and motel tax

Bill S 7820 authorizes the town of Gardiner, in Ulster County, to implement a local tax on hotel and motel room rentals. This tax would apply to transient guests staying in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast facilities, or tourist accommodations within the town. The maximum tax rate is set at five percent of the daily rental cost, but it would not apply to permanent residents staying 90 or more consecutive days, government entities, or certain non-profit organizations. Hotel and motel owners would collect this tax, which would then be deposited into Gardiner's general fund for use on municipal services and infrastructure. This authorization is temporary and will expire two years after the bill takes effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes local hotel/motel tax (5% on transient stays), creating new municipal revenue stream for town budget management under fiscal policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes