Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 10520: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 20, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to the state government to cover essential expenses from April 1, 2026, through May 20, 2026, until the regular annual budget is approved. It authorizes payments for state employee salaries, including those for the governor and legislative staff, as well as funds for ongoing operations and contracts approved in the previous fiscal year. The legislation allocates specific sums for personal services, non-personal service liabilities, and various contracts and grants to ensure state departments can continue their work during this interim period. By amending existing appropriation laws, the bill ensures that public officers and agencies have the necessary financial resources to operate without interruption during the gap between fiscal years.

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

in committee · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 6733: Imposes a fee for certain convictions to benefit animal shelters and establishes the animal offenses assistance fund

This bill adds a $5 fee to the fines for certain convictions (felonies, misdemeanors, and violations) in New York State. The fee is collected at sentencing and deposited into the new "animal offenses assistance fund." Funds from this account will be distributed by the Agriculture Department to public or nonprofit animal shelters that care for animals seized due to abuse or neglect under state law. The money specifically covers shelter costs like food, veterinary care, and housing for these animals.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes $5 fee on convictions, directs funds to animal shelters via new revenue stream, supporting public service funding within budget/tax framework.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 182: Increases the federal poverty level requirement for recipients where it concerns the one-time disregard of earned income

This bill increases the income threshold for a temporary public assistance benefit. It changes the rule so that individuals who recently started working can disregard all their earned income for up to six months (after job entry) if their total income is under 400% of the federal poverty level - up from the current 200% limit. This directly affects low-income working individuals receiving public assistance who are transitioning from unemployment to employment. The policy change aims to provide a longer financial buffer during early employment while maintaining eligibility for benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands public assistance eligibility by raising income threshold for earned income disregard, providing tax relief to low-income workers transitioning to employment.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases income threshold for public assistance during job transition, preventing benefit loss for low-income workers entering employment.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · New York · Assembly May 14, 2026

A 11365: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 18, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to state government agencies for a short period from April 1 to May 18, 2026, ensuring operations continue while the regular annual budget is finalized. The legislation authorizes approximately $2.1 billion to pay state employees and covers an additional $30 million for various contracts, grants, and capital project liabilities. These funds are designated for all state departments and agencies, including the executive branch and the legislature, to cover payroll and necessary operational expenses. The bill acts as a temporary financial bridge until the governor submits and the legislature enacts the full appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to ensure state government operations and employee pay continue, directly advancing fiscal management and budget stability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 4033: Relates to the disposition of certain fines and penalties

This bill redirects fines and penalties from environmental conservation violations (such as violations of fishing rules or pollution regulations) into a dedicated "conservation enforcement account" within the state conservation fund, rather than the general state fund. It specifies that all fines collected under Titles 19, 21, and 27 of the environmental conservation law, plus related surcharges, must be deposited into this account. The funds are exclusively for enforcing environmental laws, including paying for enforcement staff, scientists, and legal support. This ensures these penalties directly support conservation enforcement efforts without replacing existing funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects environmental fines to dedicated conservation enforcement account, ensuring funds directly support environmental programs rather than general budget, promoting fiscal responsibility.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRedirects environmental violation fines to dedicated conservation enforcement fund, ensuring resources directly support environmental law enforcement per bill's explicit language.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate May 13, 2026

S 6012: Relates to authorizing local municipalities to establish tourism improvement districts

Senate Bill S 6012 authorizes local municipalities, specifically counties outside of New York City, to establish or expand tourism improvement districts. These districts enable the promotion and enhancement of tourism through various services and improvements. Within these districts, lodging facilities like hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts may be subject to special assessments. These assessments fund the district's activities and are levied based on the estimated benefit to the businesses within the district, while also ensuring the protection of public employee rights and collective bargaining agreements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes tourism districts to impose special assessments on lodging businesses to fund tourism promotion, creating a new revenue stream for local tourism initiatives within budget/tax framework.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 11295: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 14, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding for state government operations from April 1, 2026, through May 14, 2026, to ensure essential services continue while the regular annual budget is being finalized. The legislation allocates money to cover employee salaries and benefits, operational expenses, and payments for approved contracts and grants across all state departments and agencies. Specific funds are designated for personal services, non-personal service liabilities, and capital project costs incurred during this interim period. The bill authorizes the state comptroller to make these payments immediately, bridging the gap until the governor submits and the legislature enacts the full fiscal year budget.

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

signed · New York · Senate May 7, 2026

S 10221: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 11, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running from April 1, 2026, through May 11, 2026, while waiting for the regular annual budget to be finalized. It authorizes the comptroller to pay salaries and benefits for state employees, cover essential non-personal expenses like supplies and utilities, and fund approved contracts and capital projects. The legislation allocates nearly $1.8 billion for employee compensation, $56 million for general state operations, and an additional $30 million for various contracts and grants. These funds are intended to ensure that all state departments and agencies can continue their normal activities without interruption during this specific two-month period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running, funding salaries and essential services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 1636: Authorizes the city school district of the city of Salamanca to establish a reserve fund for federal impact aid in the event such aid is reduced

This bill authorizes Salamanca City School District to create a reserve fund (capped at $5 million) using existing district funds if federal impact aid decreases. The fund would stabilize school tax levies and maintain educational services if federal aid is reduced, directly affecting Salamanca students and taxpayers. Voter approval via a separate ballot question is required before establishing the fund, and withdrawals would be disclosed in annual budget reports. The bill specifies that funds would be drawn from unassigned balances or other existing reserves, not new taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents tax increases by stabilizing school levies using existing funds if federal aid drops, aligning with fiscal responsibility.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes reserve fund to maintain educational services if federal aid decreases, protecting current funding stability for Salamanca schools.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · New York · Senate May 4, 2026

S 10166: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 6, 2026

This bill provides an emergency appropriation of approximately $1.8 billion to fund state government operations from April 1, 2026, through May 6, 2026. The funds are designated to pay salaries for state employees, cover non-personal service liabilities like supplies and utilities, and finance approved contracts and grants. These measures ensure that essential services continue during a brief period before the governor submits the regular annual budget for the fiscal year. The legislation authorizes the comptroller to make these payments immediately without waiting for the full budget to be enacted by the legislature.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to maintain state operations and essential services, directly supporting fiscal management and budget continuity.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes