Budget & Taxes (Sales Tax)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2147: Exempts breast pumps and breast pump kits from sales and compensating use taxes

This bill exempts breast pumps, breast pump kits, and related items from sales and use taxes in New York. It specifically covers breast pumps (electric or manual devices for milk expression), replacement parts, collection/storage supplies (like bottles and bags designed for pump use), and kits containing these items. The exemption applies only when purchased by individuals for home use during lactation. This policy change directly reduces out-of-pocket costs for parents buying these essential breastfeeding products. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts breast pumps from sales tax, reducing out-of-pocket costs for parents - tax relief for essential items, aligning with middle-income tax relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 11, 2025

A 7446: Authorizes the county of Rockland to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill authorizes Rockland County to add two separate sales and use tax rates through 2027. It allows a 0.625% (five-eighths of one percent) tax from March 2022 to November 2027, and an additional 0.375% (three-eighths of one percent) tax starting March 2027. The revenue from these taxes must be distributed to towns and villages: 20% based on population during the first period, and 16.67% to 33.33% based on police department staffing during the second period. The funds cannot be used for salaries of police officers or other existing wage agreements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes additional sales tax rates (0.625% + 0.375%) to fund local government services, increasing tax revenue allocation for towns/villages.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeDirectly allocates tax revenue based on police staffing, funding law enforcement as a core component of criminal justice.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Policing

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 3498: Extends the authorization of the county of Tioga to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

S 3498 extends Tioga County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax through November 30, 2027. This bill updates the expiration date of an existing tax authorization that has been in place since 2005 (previously set to expire in 2025). The provision directly affects Tioga County residents and businesses by allowing the county to continue collecting this additional tax for local services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Tioga County's existing 1% sales tax authority, supporting continued local fiscal management and revenue collection for county services without new tax burdens.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6992: Exempts baby bottles and bottle nipples from sales and compensating use tax

This bill exempts baby bottles and bottle nipples from sales and compensating use taxes in New York. It specifically defines "baby bottle" as a bottle with a nipple for feeding infants and "bottle nipple" as the flexible part with a feeding hole. The tax exemption applies to these items when purchased for use by babies or very young children. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts essential infant products from sales tax, providing direct tax relief to families purchasing these items.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 7127: Extends the authorization of the county of Hamilton to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Hamilton County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales and use tax until November 30, 2027. It updates a 2013 tax authorization (originally set to expire in 2025) to extend the deadline by two years. The tax applies to most retail sales within Hamilton County, affecting local businesses and consumers who pay this additional tax on purchases. The change modifies existing tax law to maintain the county's current revenue source for public services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing sales tax authority to maintain county revenue for public services, directly supporting fiscal management and ongoing funding continuity.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4436: Provides an exemption for the sale of the first $35,000 of a battery, electric, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle from state sales and compensating use taxes

Provides an exemption for the sale of the first $35,000 for a battery, electric, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle from state sales and compensating use taxes; authorizes local governments to elect such incentives; repeals the hybrid exemption after ten years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts first $35k of EV sales from state taxes, providing direct tax relief to buyers per support indicator for middle-income tax relief.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts EVs from taxes to boost adoption, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing renewable energy infrastructure transition.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax exemption for EVs promotes clean energy adoption and reduces emissions, directly advancing environmental protection goals.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax exemption for EVs to promote adoption, aligning with sustainable transportation incentives and reducing vehicle emissions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Electric Vehicles Energy Storage Electric Vehicles

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signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 5380: Extends the authorization for the county of Monroe to impose certain sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Monroe County's existing authority to impose an additional 1% sales and compensating use tax (on top of the current 3% rate) until November 30, 2027. The revenue from this tax will be distributed as follows: 5% to school districts outside Rochester, 3% to towns, 1.25% to villages, and 93.75% to the city of Rochester and Monroe County (with the county portion funding county operations). Distribution formulas are based on school enrollment for districts and population ratios for towns and villages, as defined in existing tax law. The extension covers the period from December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends 1% sales tax authority to fund schools, towns, villages, and county operations, directly advancing public service financing through structured revenue distribution.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates 5% of tax revenue to school districts outside Rochester, directly funding K-12 education through dedicated revenue distribution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6395: Imposes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition to be deposited into the gun violence impact fund; establishing the gun violence impact fund

Imposes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition to be deposited into the gun violence impact fund; establishes the gun violence impact fund; authorizes the director of the office of victim services to administer grants from the gun violence impact fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax on ammunition sales to fund gun violence impact program, creating new revenue stream for specific initiative95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates gun violence impact fund via ammunition tax, directly funding prevention programs to address gun violence - a key criminal justice reform priority.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 17, 2025

A 4842: Extends the authorization for Otsego county to impose additional rates of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Otsego County's existing authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax, which currently runs through 2025. The extension allows the county to maintain this extra tax rate through November 2027, rather than ending in 2025. This directly affects Otsego County residents and businesses, as the tax applies to purchases within the county during the extended period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Otsego County's existing 1% sales tax authority, maintaining revenue for local services without new tax burden or cuts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 6046: Extends the authorization of the county of Steuben to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

S 6046 extends Steuben County's authorization to collect an additional 1% sales and use tax until November 30, 2027. This tax applies to all purchases within Steuben County, directly affecting residents and businesses that pay the tax. The bill specifies that revenue from this tax must be distributed annually to the cities of Hornell and Corning, plus towns and villages across the county, based on each area's property value relative to the total. The extension ensures existing tax revenue-sharing agreements with local governments remain in place through the 2027 deadline.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Steuben County's existing 1% sales tax authorization, ensuring continued revenue distribution to local municipalities for public services and infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax