Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 10103: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 4, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to state government agencies for the period from April 1, 2026, through May 4, 2026. The legislation authorizes the comptroller to make payments for employee salaries, benefits, and operational expenses until the regular state budget is enacted. Specific allocations include approximately $1.49 billion for personal services, $44 million for non-personal service liabilities, and $30 million for approved contracts and capital projects. By passing this measure, the legislature ensures that state departments and agencies can continue their daily operations without interruption during this temporary gap in funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding for state operations, salaries, and benefits, directly advancing fiscal management and government spending.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Senate Apr 28, 2026

S 17: Allows industrial development agencies to make grants to municipalities for open space preservation, parkland improvements and conservation easements

Allows industrial development agencies to make grants to municipalities for open space preservation, parkland improvements and conservation easements where the municipal governing body finds that the grant encourages tourism or otherwise improves quality of life.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes grants for conservation and tourism projects, funding public initiatives under municipal budgets through industrial development agencies.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides grants for conservation easements, open space preservation, and parkland improvements - directly advancing environmental conservation and natural resource protection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · New York · Senate Apr 27, 2026

S 10060: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 30, 2026

This bill provides an emergency appropriation of approximately $1.5 billion to fund state government operations for the month of April 2026. It directly affects all state departments, agencies, and employees by authorizing payments for salaries, benefits, and necessary business expenses. The legislation ensures that the state can continue paying its workers and covering operational costs while waiting for the governor to submit the official annual budget. Once signed into law, these funds become available immediately to prevent any interruption in government services during the fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to ensure state operations and employee salaries continue, directly advancing fiscal management and budget stability.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides emergency funding to ensure state employees receive salaries and benefits, directly supporting worker compensation and operational continuity.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

died · New York · Senate Apr 27, 2026

S 2124: Authorizes the pass-through or transfer of the credits for rehabilitation of historic properties

Authorizes the pass-through or transfer of the credits for rehabilitation of historic properties; authorizes the allocation of the credit in a separate manner from any federal certified historic tax credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes tax credit transfers for historic property rehabilitation, enabling tax incentives under fiscal management. Directly addresses tax policy through credit allocation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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signed · New York · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 9999: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 27, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to state government agencies to cover essential expenses from April 1, 2026, through April 27, 2026. It authorizes the comptroller to make payments for employee salaries, benefits, and various operational costs while waiting for the full state budget to be finalized. The legislation allocates specific amounts for personal services, non-personal service liabilities, and contracts or grants approved during the fiscal year. This temporary measure ensures that state departments can continue their daily operations and pay staff without interruption during the short gap before the new fiscal year's budget takes effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to cover essential state expenses and salaries, directly advancing the budget topic.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 985: Exempts the purchase of certain oral hygiene products from the payment of sales tax

This bill exempts toothpaste, toothbrushes, and dental floss from state sales tax when purchased by consumers. It directly affects individuals buying these oral hygiene products, removing the sales tax obligation on these specific items. The policy change adds these products to the existing list of tax-exempt goods under the state tax law, effective 90 days after enactment. The bill does not alter tax rates for other products or create new government programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts essential hygiene products from sales tax, providing direct tax relief to consumers and aligning with middle-income tax relief indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 3835: Establishes the manufactured home community preservation act

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirectly allocates mortgage insurance fund resources to fund housing preservation programs, aligning with funding essential services under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides financial assistance for manufactured home community preservation, directly funding housing preservation efforts to protect affordable housing options.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 9042: Relates to incorporating the cost of living adjustment into subsequent maximum state aid rates for providing care to foster children

This bill requires New York's Office of Children and Family Services to automatically include any state-approved cost-of-living adjustment into the next base payment rate for foster care providers. It directly affects foster care agencies, family providers, and relatives receiving state aid for caring for foster children. The key mechanism mandates that when the state implements a cost-of-living adjustment, it must be added to the following year's base payment rate, in addition to any other existing adjustments or retention factors. This ensures foster care reimbursement rates rise with inflation without reducing other support factors.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates automatic cost-of-living adjustments to foster care provider payments, ensuring increased state funding to maintain service levels and protect vulnerable populations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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died · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 1574: Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and reduce noise pollution by promoting the adoption of quieter, zero-emission landscaping equipment; provides for rebates at the point of sale for applicants purchasing or leasing certain equipment; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state-funded rebate program requiring budget allocation for environmental initiative, aligning with fiscal support for program funding.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes zero-emission landscaping equipment to reduce emissions, aligning with renewable energy adoption goals and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes rebates for zero-emission landscaping equipment to reduce greenhouse gases, improve air quality, and cut pollution - directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 3457: Relates to human-relevant research funding for scientific testing on animals and establishes the promoting ethical testing solutions fund

Relates to human-relevant research funding for scientific testing on animals to promote human-relevant research alternatives to scientific animal testing and establishes the promoting ethical testing solutions fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes 'promoting ethical testing solutions fund,' creating new government spending allocation for research funding.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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