Budget & Taxes

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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signed · New York · Assembly Apr 20, 2026

A 11010: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 22, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running from April 1, 2026, through April 22, 2026. The money is allocated to pay state employees, cover routine business expenses, and settle bills for contracts and capital projects approved before or after the start of the fiscal year. These funds support all state departments and agencies, including the executive branch, the legislature, and programs for people with disabilities. The legislation is intended to serve as a temporary financial bridge until the governor's regular annual budget bills are passed and signed into law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency appropriation to fund state operations, pay employees, and cover essential expenses, directly advancing fiscal management and government funding.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 20, 2026

S 9963: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 22, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to the state government to cover essential expenses from April 1, 2026, through April 22, 2026, ensuring operations continue while waiting for the full annual budget to be passed. The legislation authorizes the comptroller to make payments for employee salaries, including those of state officers and workers in special employment programs, as well as for non-personal service costs like supplies and contracts. It allocates specific amounts for general state operations, capital projects, and grants, allowing departments to pay liabilities incurred during this short period without interruption. By temporarily extending financial authority, the bill prevents a lapse in services for state agencies and employees during the gap between the end of the previous fiscal year and the enactment of the new budget.

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

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 9918: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 20, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running from April 1, 2026, through April 20, 2026, while waiting for the regular annual budget to be passed. It authorizes the comptroller to pay salaries for state employees, cover essential non-personal expenses like supplies and utilities, and settle outstanding bills for approved contracts and capital projects. The legislation allocates specific amounts to cover personal services, general state charges, and various operational liabilities incurred during this short interim period.

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

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signed · New York · Assembly Apr 16, 2026

A 11000: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 20, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running from April 1, 2026, through April 20, 2026, while waiting for the full annual budget to be passed. It allocates money to pay state employees' salaries, cover routine business expenses, and settle debts related to approved contracts and capital projects. The funds are distributed across all state departments and agencies to ensure that essential services continue without interruption during this short period.

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