Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 7634: Relates to hotel and motel taxes in Saratoga county and the city of Saratoga Springs

Relates to hotel and motel taxes in Saratoga county and the city of Saratoga Springs; increases the allowable amount of tax imposed by the county; removes exemptions for properties having less than 4 units; relates to the disposition of tax revenues collected; eliminates an advisory committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases county hotel/motel tax rate and removes exemptions, boosting tax revenue for budget purposes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 355: Provides for a partial exemption from taxation of certain residential real property transferred by a governmental entity, nonprofit housing organization, land bank or community land trust to low-income household

Provides for a partial exemption from taxation of certain residential real property transferred by a governmental entity, nonprofit housing organization, land bank or community land trust to low-income households; sets forth conditions for the discontinuance of such exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for low-income households on property transfers, directly offering tax relief to lower-income groups per Budget & Taxes indicators.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax exemption for low-income housing transfers, directly advancing affordable housing access by reducing costs for qualifying entities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 2328: Authorizes the town of Dickinson to establish hotel and motel taxes within such town

This bill authorizes the town of Dickinson to impose a 3% tax on hotel and motel room rentals within its boundaries. It allows property owners to collect the tax from guests (included in the room rate) and remit it to the town, with exemptions for government entities, non-profits, and guests staying 30+ consecutive days. Revenue from the tax must be deposited into Dickinson’s general fund for any lawful town use. The tax applies to standard hotel/motel stays but excludes certain organizations and long-term residents.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes new 3% hotel tax with revenue to town general fund, directly creating local tax revenue for municipal budgeting.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 8011: Raises the Clinton county hotel or motel tax from three percent to five percent

This bill increases Clinton County's tax on hotel and motel stays from 3% to 5% of the daily room rate. It applies to short-term stays (under 30 consecutive days) at hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, and tourist facilities, but exempts guests staying 30+ consecutive days (defined as "permanent residents"). The change directly affects hotels and motels operating in Clinton County by raising revenue from transient guests. The tax rate adjustment is the primary policy change, with no other provisions altering the tax structure or exemptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly raises hotel/motel tax rate to increase county revenue, directly advancing fiscal management and budget funding through tax collection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 6770: Relates to the applicability of the residential redevelopment inhibited property exemption

This bill expands the residential redevelopment inhibited property exemption to all cities, towns, and villages in the state, removing a current restriction that limited it to one specific city. It allows any municipality to adopt local laws designating properties as "redevelopment inhibited" if they are neglected, abandoned, or have conditions (like long vacancy or zoning violations) preventing private redevelopment. Property owners in designated areas can then receive an exemption from taxes on the increased value of their property after redevelopment, provided they own a one- to four-unit residence, maintain owner-occupancy, and file annual residency affidavits. The exemption covers only the incremental tax increase from redevelopment, not the base property value, and requires compliance with building and zoning codes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants tax exemption for redevelopment-inhibited properties, providing direct tax relief to qualifying property owners.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands tax exemption for neglected properties to all municipalities, incentivizing private redevelopment of abandoned/underused housing, advancing housing development and affordability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 8269: Authorizes an occupancy tax in the town of Cheektowaga

S 8269 authorizes the Town of Cheektowaga (Erie County) to impose a 3% occupancy tax on hotel, motel, and similar lodging rentals. This tax applies to short-term room rentals (not exceeding 30 consecutive days) for guests staying in accommodations like hotels, motels, or boarding houses, but excludes permanent residents, government entities, and qualifying nonprofits. The town’s chief fiscal officer will collect the tax, which must be paid by guests to the property owner, and revenues will fund the town’s general operations. The bill specifies collection methods, review procedures for disputes, and a two-year renewal limit for the local tax law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes new 3% occupancy tax to generate local revenue for town budget, directly advancing fiscal management through tax collection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 8348: Authorizes the village of Croton-on-Hudson to impose a hotel and motel tax

This bill authorizes the village of Croton-on-Hudson to impose a 3% tax on short-term hotel and motel stays (excluding stays of 90+ consecutive days by "permanent residents"). It allows the village to collect the tax from guests via hotel/motel owners, with revenues deposited into the village’s general fund for any lawful purpose. Exemptions include government entities, nonprofits meeting specific criteria, and permanent residents. The tax authority expires two years after enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes new local tax revenue (3% hotel/motel tax) for village general fund, directly increasing fiscal resources under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 7692: Authorizes an occupancy tax in the village of Baldwinsville

This bill authorizes the village of Baldwinsville to impose a 5% tax on the daily rental rate for rooms in hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, and similar lodging facilities. It directly affects businesses operating these accommodations within the village, requiring them to collect and remit the tax to village officials. The tax revenue must be deposited into the village's general fund for any lawful use, and the bill excludes government entities, non-profit organizations, and guests staying for 90+ consecutive days. The tax cannot exceed 5% of the room's daily rate and follows standard collection procedures for local taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes 5% occupancy tax for village general fund revenue, directly increasing local tax revenue for government spending and fiscal management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 26, 2025

S 7967: Includes the Island Park Public Library as an eligible library for the financing of projects through the dormitory authority

This bill (S 7967) adds the Island Park Public Library to the list of public libraries eligible to receive financing for projects through the state's dormitory authority. It directly affects the Island Park Public Library by allowing it to access state funding for library construction or improvements previously available only to other designated libraries. The key mechanism is a simple amendment to an existing law, expanding eligibility to include this specific library without changing the program's structure or requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands eligibility for existing state dormitory financing to fund public library projects, supporting public service funding allocation without new tax or budget changes.85% 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