Prohibits state reimbursement of campaign and political committees, or legal defense funds, for payments made on behalf of the criminal or civil defense of a state employee.
Subjects to taxation the possessory interest of a private individual or corporation which uses real property owned by the United States or the state, except for real property owned by public authorities, for business purposes; excludes private property where the use is for a concession available to the general public located on property, such as parks, available for the use of the general public.
Enacts the "energy assessment cap and consumer cost relief act" to limit certain surcharge increases; directs studies on costs associated with environmental and energy laws; directs a study on the value of assets and utility gas infrastructure discontinued as a result of laws and regulatory actions; institutes a moratorium on related surcharges, taxes, fees and cost bearing regulations for five years.
Establishes the manufactured home community preservation act to provide financial and technical assistance, within funds available to counties, municipalities, rural preservation companies, and other non-profit housing organizations for their housing preservation efforts; provides that funds in the mortgage insurance fund can be used to provide financial support to local governments and eligible non-profit housing organizations.
S 6639 increases the percentage of overtime pay excluded from retirement benefit calculations for public employees from 15% to 30% of their regular wages. It directly affects state and local government workers covered by retirement systems using "final average salary" calculations. The bill changes the threshold so more overtime pay will now be included in determining retirement benefits, rather than excluded.
Establishes the youth justice innovation fund to make funds available to community-based organizations for services and programs with the purpose of youth development and preventing youth arrest and incarceration.
This Senate resolution formally adopts the New York State Senate's proposed budget amendments for the 2026-2027 fiscal year in response to the Governor's executive budget submission. The bill incorporates specific legislative bills that modify funding levels for various state agencies, including increases for aging services, local aid, and agriculture, while reducing capital project funding to zero. It establishes the Senate's official budget position to facilitate the conference committee process where the Senate and Assembly will reconcile differences before final passage. The resolution also includes a requirement for the Office for the Aging to publish an annual report on budget spending for the senior population.
Establishes the previously owned zero-emission vehicles rebate program to provide an incentive of an amount up to $2,000 for individuals who purchase used or previously owned zero-emission vehicles.
Provides practical support for access to abortion care including, but not limited to, reimbursement for ground and air transportation, lodging, meals, childcare, translation services, and doula support.
Provides that all equipment used for the transmission and switching of radio signals for the provision of commercial mobile radio service or mobile internet access service no longer constitutes real property subject to the real property tax law.
