Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Jun 9, 2026

S 9003: AID TO LOCALITIES BUDGET

This bill appropriates funds for the state's aid to localities budget, primarily supporting community services for the elderly and expanded in-home services programs. It allocates approximately $457 million from the General Fund and $172 million from federal sources for fiscal year 2026, with additional reappropriated funds from the prior year. The legislation allows flexibility in spending federal grants across different grant periods and defines specific terms for handling refunds, rebates, and other financial adjustments. It also repeals certain prior appropriations that would otherwise expire and requires budget director approval before funds can be disbursed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $457M from General Fund and $172M federal sources to fund community services for elderly and in-home programs, directly advancing state budget allocations for essential public services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 10182: Relates to the purpose of the Macedon Center Volunteer and Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association, Inc., and the use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes

Relates to the purpose of the Macedon Center Volunteer and Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association, Inc., and the use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs foreign fire insurance premium taxes to fund a volunteer firemen's benevolent association, effectively allocating tax revenue to support public safety services.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9767: Increases the value of a motor vehicle exempt from the provisions of a will or intestate distribution for the benefit of the family of a decedent

This bill increases the monetary limit for a motor vehicle that can be exempt from a deceased person's will or estate distribution to fifty thousand dollars, up from the previous twenty-five thousand. It directly affects surviving spouses and children, allowing them to claim one vehicle worth up to the new limit without paying estate taxes on that portion of its value. If a family member chooses a vehicle worth more than fifty thousand dollars, they must pay the difference to the estate, or they can instead receive up to fifty thousand dollars in cash. The legislation also clarifies that if the car was specifically bequeathed in a will, any payment made to the estate for the amount exceeding the limit belongs to the person named in the will.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases tax exemption for families, reducing estate tax burden and providing financial relief to surviving spouses and children.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9541: Requires that tax amounts extended on the final assessment roll, and any interest or penalties subsequently accruing thereon, be rounded to the nearest five-cent denomination

Requires that tax amounts extended on the final assessment roll, and any interest or penalties subsequently accruing thereon, be rounded to the nearest five-cent denomination prior to inclusion on any bill or notice.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill simplifies tax payment process by allowing rounding to nearest five cents, reducing administrative burden and potentially increasing tax compliance among taxpayers.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 403: Establishes a SNAP and cash assistance fraud victims compensation fund

This bill creates a program to compensate New Yorkers who lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or cash assistance benefits due to fraud or theft. It requires the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to set up a multilingual application process (including top 10 non-English languages in NY) and partners with the Inspector General and Attorney General to verify fraud claims. A dedicated $1.5 million fund, kept separate from other state funds, will cover compensation payments. The bill also specifies that the fund will be financed through state appropriations and may receive additional money from civil penalties related to SNAP fraud.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.5M to fund compensation for SNAP fraud victims, directly supporting public assistance program funding and fiscal accountability.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 7875: Relates to the sales and use tax exemption for certain transactions in precious metal bullion held for investment purposes

Requires that sales tax exempt precious metal bullion shall be purchased by a bank, a foreign government, the U.N. or the state, federal or local government.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRestricts tax exemption eligibility to specific entities, closing potential loopholes and promoting fiscal responsibility by limiting tax revenue loss.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1457: Provides for adjustment of the maximum income threshold for eligibility for SCRIE, DRIE, SCHE and DHE by any increase in the consumer price index

Provides for adjustment of the maximum income threshold for eligibility for the senior citizen rent increase exemption (SCRIE), disability rent increase exemption (DRIE), senior citizen homeowners' exemption (SCHE), and disabled homeowners' exemption (DHE) by any increase in the consumer price index (CPI).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts tax exemption thresholds to maintain eligibility amid inflation, preserving tax relief for seniors/disabled homeowners - a direct tax relief measure for lower-income groups.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAdjusts income thresholds for housing exemptions (SCRIE/DRIE/SCHE/DHE) to CPI, maintaining affordability for seniors/disabled renters/homeowners. Directly supports tenant protections and affordable housing access.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10432: Extends provisions of law relating to temporary investments by local governments

This bill extends the expiration date of a law governing how local governments can make temporary investments from 2026 to 2029. It directly affects municipalities and other local entities that manage public funds by allowing them to continue using existing investment rules for a longer period. The legislation ensures that any investments made before the new deadline remain subject to the same conditions as before, while also clarifying that the act applies retroactively if passed after the original 2026 date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends investment rules for local governments, promoting fiscal management and protecting public funds.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9900: Relates to extending provisions relating to statutory installment bonds

This bill extends the expiration date for provisions governing statutory installment bonds within the local finance law. It updates the deadline for these financial instruments to September 30, 2029, allowing local governments to continue using them for funding purposes. The amendment ensures the current rules remain in full force and effect until the new expiration date. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends statutory installment bonds, enabling local governments to continue accessing funding for essential services and projects, thereby supporting fiscal management and budget stability.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9060: 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 property tax classification limits, maintaining stable local tax revenue for Clarkstown's budget without reducing assessments.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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