Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8806: Relates to a rebate against real property taxes for certain owners of real property in the city of New York

Relates to a rebate against real property taxes for certain owners of real property in the city of New York for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2024.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax rebate reducing real property tax burden for certain NYC owners, aligning with tax relief support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7753: Relates to establishing the New York state federal relations office; appropriation

Bill S 7753 proposes establishing a New York state federal relations office in Washington, D.C. This office would operate within the executive department to improve coordination and collaboration between New York state and federal elected officials. Its functions include advocating for federal resources, identifying key issues affecting New York residents, and enhancing the state's influence in federal policymaking. The bill appropriates $300,000 to fund the creation and operation of this new office.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $300,000 for a new state office, directly allocating state budget funds to establish this entity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 6019: Relates to the volunteer firefighters' and ambulance workers' credit; repealer

Repeals the provision of law that volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers who receive a real property tax exemption for service may not receive the income tax credit for such service.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals restriction preventing volunteer firefighters/ambulance workers from receiving income tax credit, providing tax relief for lower-income public service workers.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Property Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2025

A 6485: Extends the authorization of the county of Chemung to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Chemung County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales tax (on top of existing rates) through November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Chemung County who pay sales tax, as the county can continue collecting this additional tax during the extended period. The key change updates the expiration date in tax law from 2025 to 2027, maintaining the existing 1% rate without altering tax rates or eligibility. The bill does not create new taxes but prolongs an existing authorization.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Chemung County's existing 1% sales tax authority through 2027, maintaining current tax collection without rate changes. Directly supports county fiscal management by preserving revenue stream.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 17, 2025

A 8776: Authorizes an occupancy tax in the town of Cheektowaga

This bill authorizes the town of Cheektowaga (Erie County) to impose a 3% occupancy tax on short-term lodging in hotels, motels, inns, and similar accommodations. It directly affects hotels and motels renting rooms for less than 30 consecutive days, requiring them to collect the tax from guests and remit it to the town. Key provisions include exempting permanent residents (occupying rooms 30+ days), government entities, and qualifying non-profits, with revenues funding the town's general fund. The tax must be collected monthly, and disputes can be reviewed through court proceedings under specific legal procedures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes 3% occupancy tax on short-term lodging to fund town general fund, directly increasing municipal revenue for public services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1977: Establishes a temporary moratorium on unfunded mandates from the legislature and creates regional mandate relief councils

S 1977 imposes a three-year moratorium on new state laws requiring local governments (counties, cities, towns, school districts, and special districts) to fund new programs or services without state financial support. It affects local entities facing costs exceeding $10,000 annually per government or $1 million statewide. The bill creates 11 regional councils across New York to review existing mandates and help local governments manage costs by considering fees collected and existing state funding. These councils will assess whether state requirements impose unreasonable financial burdens, with the moratorium applying to most new mandates except for specific exemptions like federal requirements or immediate public safety needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill prevents new unfunded mandates, protecting local budgets from unexpected costs and promoting fiscal responsibility by requiring state funding for new programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill prevents unfunded mandates on school districts by imposing a moratorium on new state requirements without funding, protecting their budgets and operational capacity.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8274: establishes a hotel/motel occupancy tax for the village of West Hampton Dunes

Bill A 8274 authorizes the Village of West Hampton Dunes in Suffolk County to establish a local tax on hotel and motel room occupancy. This tax would apply to individuals staying in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, or tourist facilities for less than ninety consecutive days. The maximum tax rate is set at five percent of the daily room rental rate. Revenues collected from this tax would be deposited into the village's general fund and can be used for any lawful village purpose. This authorization for the tax is set to expire three years after its effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes local hotel tax (max 5%) to fund village general operations, increasing municipal revenue for public purposes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 22, 2025

S 2699: Enables any city having a population of one million or more to impose and collect taxes on vacant ground floor commercial premises

S 2699 allows cities with populations over one million (like New York City) to create a tax on owners of ground-floor commercial properties that have remained vacant for six months or longer. The tax rate cannot exceed $2,000 per square foot annually, and cities must define "vacancy" in their local rules - excluding properties with active renovation permits (up to one year). Revenue from this tax would go to the city's general fund. The bill does not mandate the tax but authorizes cities to implement it through their own local laws.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes cities to impose new tax on vacant commercial properties, directing revenue to city general fund for budgetary use, strengthening local fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7077: Allows localities to exclude disability pension in determining eligibility level for partial exemption from real property tax

Allows localities the option to exclude income from any disability pension or benefit in computation of income for purposes of determining eligibility for the partial real property tax exemption granted to persons 65 years of age or over.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes disability pensions from income calculation for property tax exemption, providing tax relief to seniors on fixed incomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6724: Establishes the New York state commission on regulatory efficiency

This bill creates the New York State Commission on Regulatory Efficiency to examine state regulations and identify unnecessary or wasteful rules. The commission, made up of eight members appointed by legislative leaders (two from each chamber's majority and minority), will analyze regulations and issue annual reports with reform recommendations to the governor and legislature. It directly affects state regulatory processes by requiring a formal review of existing rules to streamline government operations. The commission must submit its first report within one year of appointment, with ongoing annual updates. This is a procedural measure focused on regulatory review, not direct policy changes for citizens or businesses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by streamlining regulations to eliminate waste, aligning with 'promotes fiscal responsibility' indicator without direct tax/budget changes.80% confidence

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