Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 9027: Authorizes the village of Ellicottville to impose a hotel and motel tax

This bill authorizes the village of Ellicottville to impose a 5% tax on the nightly rental rate for hotel, motel, and bed-and-breakfast stays. It exempts permanent residents (staying 30+ consecutive days) and certain entities like government bodies and nonprofit organizations. Revenue from the tax must be paid into the village’s general fund, with up to 4% retained for administrative costs and the remainder directed to community development, tourism, and planning initiatives. Local laws implementing this tax can be enacted for up to three years at a time.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes local hotel tax to fund tourism/community development, directly increasing revenue allocation for public services per fiscal management guidelines.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 6047: Permits the town of Monroe to impose a hotel and motel tax

This bill authorizes the town of Monroe to impose a 5% tax on hotel, motel, and bed-and-breakfast room rentals (excluding guests staying 90+ consecutive days as "permanent residents"). It specifies that revenue must be collected by Monroe's fiscal officer and deposited into the town's general fund for any lawful purpose. The tax would expire automatically three years after enactment, with no application to government entities or qualifying nonprofits. The measure directly affects short-term lodging businesses and guests within Monroe, not other municipalities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes Monroe to impose 5% hotel tax for town general fund revenue, directly creating new tax revenue for local budget management.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 4325: Authorizes Powell House, in the village of Farmingdale, county of Nassau, to apply for a retroactive property tax exemption

Authorizes Powell House, in the village of Farmingdale, county of Nassau, to apply for and receive a retroactive property tax exemption with respect to the 2024-2025 school tax assessment rolls and the 2025 general tax assessment roll.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes property tax exemption for Powell House, providing direct tax relief and reducing tax liability for a specific entity, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 7762: Authorizes the assessor of the town of Brookhaven, county of Suffolk, to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from Ministerios Sion, Inc.

Authorizes the assessor of the town of Brookhaven, county of Suffolk, to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from Ministerios Sion, Inc. for all of the 2024 general taxes and all of the 2023-2024 school taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes a real property tax exemption, providing tax relief to Ministerios Sion, Inc. as a specific tax relief measure.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 4887: Authorizes an occupancy tax in the county of Herkimer

This bill authorizes Herkimer County to impose a 5% tax on overnight hotel, motel, and bed-and-breakfast stays. It applies to businesses renting rooms for lodging (excluding government entities, nonprofits, and guests staying 90+ consecutive days). The county can implement this tax via local law, with revenue funding the county's general fund. The tax rate is capped at 5% of the room's daily rental price, and collection mechanisms mirror existing county tax processes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes 5% occupancy tax to fund county general budget, increasing local revenue for fiscal management and public services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 7966: Authorizes the village of Atlantic Beach to impose a hotel, motel and beach club tax

Authorizes the village of Atlantic Beach, county of Nassau to impose a three percent hotel, motel and beach club tax; defines "beach club" as a facility formed, organized or operated by any person, firm or corporation, located on or contiguous to an ocean beach, permitting sunbathing, swimming and other allied recreation activities, including such uses operated by a hotel, cooperative complex or other entity; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes a 3% tax on hotels/motels/beach clubs, directly increasing local tax revenue under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 31, 2026

A 10158: Extends limitations on the shift between classes of taxable property in the town of Clarkstown, county of Rockland

Extends limitations on the shift between classes of taxable property in the town of Clarkstown, county of Rockland for an additional year for 2026-2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends limitation on property tax class shifts, preventing lower tax rates and closing a potential loophole that could reduce revenue.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 6, 2026

A 11552: Increases the distribution of revenue from extending the authorization for the hotel and motel taxes in Suffolk county

Increases the distribution of revenue from extending the authorization for the hotel and motel taxes in Suffolk county; provides for the support of a not-for-profit organization that manages and owns the first lighthouse built in New York, a national register of historic places site in Suffolk county that has been named a national historic landmark and is a New York state historic site.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends hotel/motel taxes to increase revenue distribution for a historic site, directly advancing fiscal management and funding a public asset.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2026

A 11358: Extends provisions of law relating to temporary investments by local governments

This bill extends the legal authority for local governments to make temporary investments until July 1, 2029. It amends existing state laws to update the expiration date for these investment rules, ensuring that funds invested under the current framework remain protected through the new deadline. The legislation applies immediately to local municipalities and includes a provision to maintain conditions for investments made before the act's original expiration date. By updating the timeline, the bill allows local officials to continue managing their surplus funds according to established guidelines for an additional three years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends investment authority for local governments, promoting fiscal responsibility and protecting funds through updated timelines.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes