Relates to Warren county no longer providing community colleges funding with excess funds from the collection of mortgage recording taxes as such money is allocated to the CDTA; extends the effectiveness of provisions relating to an additional Warren county mortgage recording tax to December 1, 2027.
This bill extends the existing authority for the village of Weedsport to collect an occupancy tax (such as hotel or short-term rental taxes) through December 31, 2027. It directly affects Weedsport residents and businesses operating in the village by continuing the current tax structure without changes to rates or collection methods. The bill updates the expiration date from 2025 to 2027 in the relevant tax law, ensuring the village can maintain this revenue source until the new deadline.
S 4495 extends the Village of Goshen’s existing authority to collect a hotel and motel tax of up to 5% for an additional two years. This bill directly affects hotels and motels operating within Goshen, allowing them to continue paying the tax under the current rate. The key provision modifies the expiration date of the tax authority, ensuring it remains valid through 2027 (based on the 2023 law’s original timeline). As a procedural extension, it does not change the tax rate or scope, only the duration of the village’s legal authority to impose it. The bill was signed into law on August 7, 2025.
This bill extends Goshen's existing authority to collect a hotel and motel tax of up to 5% for two additional years. It modifies a 2023 law that previously set a four-year expiration period, allowing the tax to continue without renewal. The extension directly affects Goshen residents and local businesses by preserving a key revenue source for town services. The bill was signed into law in August 2025 after passing both legislative chambers.
Includes not-for-profit corporations and public television or radio corporations in the definition of business entity; allows such entities to claim the newspaper and broadcast media jobs tax credit.
S 7798 makes technical adjustments to New York State's 2025-26 aid to localities budget, specifically reallocating $90 million from the General Fund to the "Underserved Communities and Civic Engagement Program." The bill directs funding to seven specific nonprofit organizations, including the Asian American Foundation, New York Urban League, and Catholic Charities Community Services, for services like housing assistance, workforce training, and healthcare in underserved areas. This is a procedural budget modification with no new policy changes, simply adjusting existing allocations. The bill became law on May 23, 2025, and applies immediately to the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Bill S 3003 appropriates specific amounts of money for the "Aid to Localities Budget," providing financial support to local governments for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025. It also reappropriates unspent funds from prior years and allows for the allocation of federal grants. A key provision grants the budget director authority to withhold these funds if a general fund imbalance of $2 billion or more is projected for fiscal year 2025-26. However, certain payments like public assistance, debt service, and those mandated by federal law or court orders are exempt from these potential withholdings. The bill outlines a process for notification and legislative review if such withholdings are initiated.
Bill A 3000, titled the State Operations Budget, appropriates funds for the ongoing operations of state government for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025. It allocates new money and reappropriates unspent funds from previous years to support various state agencies and their functions. A key provision allows the budget director to temporarily withhold certain payments if the state projects a general fund imbalance of $2 billion or more. However, specific payments like public assistance, debt service, and those mandated by federal law or court orders are exempt from these potential withholdings. The legislature is also given a period to propose an alternative plan before any withholdings take effect.
Bill S 3004, titled "CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET," appropriates and reappropriates funds for various state capital projects, including comprehensive construction programs, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025. These funds are made available to public officers for designated projects, requiring a certificate of approval from the budget director before payment. A key provision allows the budget director to withhold these appropriated amounts if a general fund imbalance of $2 billion or more is projected for fiscal year 2025-26, after depleting a transaction risk reserve. However, certain payments like public assistance, debt service, and those required by federal law or court orders are exempt from these potential withholdings, and the legislature can propose an alternative plan.
Bill S 3001 is an appropriations bill that allocates funds for the support and operation of the legislative and judicial branches of government for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025. It designates specific amounts to various offices and entities, including the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, the Senate, and the Assembly. These funds cover essential expenses such as salaries for elected officials and staff, as well as non-personal services like supplies, travel, and contractual services. The bill also provides funding for joint legislative entities, including the Legislative Ethics Commission and the Legislative Library.
