Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 4495: Extends the village of Goshen's authority to impose a hotel and motel tax

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing hotel/motel tax authority without rate changes, maintaining local revenue stream for Goshen's budget management. Directly sustains current fiscal policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 666: Extends the town of Goshen's authority to impose a hotel and motel tax

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Goshen's hotel/motel tax authority (5% max), preserving a key revenue source for town services. Directly supports local taxation and budget management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 8155: Extends the authorization of the county of Tompkins to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Tompkins County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales tax (on top of existing rates) through November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Tompkins County, as the tax applies to most retail purchases within the county. The change updates the expiration date from 2025 to 2027 in the state tax law, maintaining the county's existing tax structure without altering the rate or scope.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing county sales tax authority without rate changes, maintaining current revenue stream for Tompkins County budgets through 2027.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 8568: Relates to base proportions in Nassau and Suffolk counties

Bill A8568 limits annual increases in property tax base proportions for Nassau and Suffolk counties. For Nassau County, local approval is required to cap annual increases at 1% per year; Suffolk County gets a 2% cap for most years but a 1% cap specifically for the 2025-2026 tax year. If calculations would exceed these limits, local governments must adjust other tax classes to ensure total base proportions equal 100%. The law applies to tax levies based on the 2025 assessment rolls in these counties.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill caps property tax increases at 1-2% annually, restricting local tax hikes in Nassau/Suffolk counties, directly limiting tax growth.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Jul 21, 2025

S 7492: Relates to permitting the village of Cold Spring to impose a hotel and motel tax

This bill extends the existing authority of Cold Spring Village to collect a hotel and motel tax, allowing the village to continue this tax until July 21, 2027. It modifies a 2022 law (Chapter 433) by replacing a temporary "3 years after enactment" expiration with a specific end date. The change directly affects Cold Spring businesses operating hotels or motels and the village's ability to fund local services through this revenue source. The bill does not create a new tax but extends the current one's validity period. (Signed into law July 21, 2025, as Chapter 185.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing hotel/motel tax authority for Cold Spring Village, ensuring continued revenue for local services without new tax creation, directly supporting municipal budget stability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Jun 26, 2025

S 8413: Enacts the "City of Dunkirk Revenue Anticipation Note Refinancing Act"; makes an appropriation therefor

Enacts the "City of Dunkirk Revenue Anticipation Note Refinancing Act" to authorize a loan to be made from the state to the city of Dunkirk (Part A); makes an appropriation therefor (Part B).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes state loan to city via appropriation, directly involving state fiscal management and budget allocation.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2025

A 8676: Relates to relocation and employment assistance credits

This bill creates tax credits for businesses relocating to New York City (population over 1 million) from outside New York State. It requires qualifying businesses to maintain a minimum number of employee work hours at eligible locations (10,000+ square feet in NYC) and obtain annual city certifications from the mayor or designated agencies. Businesses must document eligibility, including proof of relocation after July 2025 and meeting specific employment thresholds, with new applications barred after July 1, 2028. The policy directly affects businesses moving operations to NYC, offering tax relief tied to sustained local employment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credits for qualifying businesses relocating to NYC, providing direct tax relief under Budget & Taxes policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

R 1245: Establishes a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for the 2025-2026 state fiscal year for community safety and restorative justice programs

This Senate Resolution (R 1245) requires the state to create and approve an itemized list of organizations receiving funds for community safety and restorative justice programs in the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It directly affects local government agencies, community-based nonprofits, and service providers (like victim support groups, legal aid organizations, and violence prevention programs) by mandating that all allocated funds - totaling over $1 million - must be distributed according to a Senate-approved plan. Key provisions include requiring Senate leadership and the budget director to approve the grant list or allocation method before funds are spent, and allowing limited fund transfers between state agencies like victim services or domestic violence prevention offices. The resolution specifies exact amounts for 28 grantees, including $200,000 to Empire Justice Center and $100,000 to Women's Initiative for Self-Empowerment Inc., for programs addressing issues like domestic violence, gun violence prevention, and alternatives to incarceration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates itemized fund distribution for community safety/restorative justice programs, ensuring $1M+ in allocated budget supports essential services without defunding.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds restorative justice programs including victim support and violence prevention, aligning with criminal justice reform goals like rehabilitation and community safety.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

R 1243: Establishes a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for the 2025-2026 state fiscal year for community public health programs and services

This bill establishes a mandatory process for allocating $2.4 million in state funds for community public health programs during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It requires the state to create an approved plan listing every recipient organization and exact funding amount (e.g., $60,000 to Northwell Health, $50,000 to Caribbean Women's Health Association) before disbursement. The plan must be approved by the Senate President, Budget Director, and passed by a Senate roll call vote. This replaces previous funding methods by mandating transparency and legislative oversight for all grantees, including cancer centers, LGBTQ+ health providers, senior services, and community health organizations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds community public health programs via mandatory allocation process for $2.4M state appropriation, ensuring fiscal accountability and transparency in spending.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $2.4M for community public health programs via mandatory grant plan, directly advancing healthcare funding and services as per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

R 1236: Amends a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for additional grants in aid certain educational and not-for-profit institutions

Senate Resolution 1236 amends a funding plan to add new recipients and adjust allocations for educational and arts grants. It directly affects school districts, public libraries, colleges, and nonprofit organizations by adding specific grantees like the Center for Educational Innovation ($80,000) and Fencing in the Park ($50,000) to the approved list. Key provisions require all funds to be allocated only after a senate-approved plan (listing grantees or allocation method) is included in a resolution passed by a majority vote. The resolution also allows reassigning funds between agencies like SUNY or the New York State Council on the Arts with senate and budget director approval. This updates the 2024-25 funding schedule without creating new policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds $130k in grants to educational/arts nonprofits via revised funding plan, increasing public service allocations90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdds new educational grantees (e.g., Center for Educational Innovation) and adjusts allocations, increasing funding for schools and nonprofits per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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