Bill A 1434 creates a new monthly excise tax on commercial data collectors for gathering consumer data from New York residents. This tax applies to for-profit entities that collect information on more than one million individual New York consumers per month, excluding basic contact or transaction-related credit card details. The tax rate is tiered, increasing progressively based on the number of New York consumers whose data is collected beyond the one-million threshold. The bill also defines "consumer data" and "New York consumer," and allows for a tax credit if an identical tax is paid to another state for the same consumer.
This bill clarifies that certain previously tax-exempt properties (like nonprofits, religious organizations, and hospitals) must now pay "service charges" for specific municipal services - including police, fire, street maintenance, sanitation, and water supply. It defines "service charge" as a fee distinct from taxes or special assessments, requiring these properties to contribute to costs for the listed services. The bill also specifies that municipal properties within their own boundaries remain exempt from these charges. This change applies to properties that were previously exempt under tax law but not used for charitable, hospital, educational, or cemetery purposes.
This bill provides emergency funding to cover state government operations from April 1-17, 2025, until the regular budget for the 2025 fiscal year is enacted. It appropriates $986.8 million for payroll and benefits for state employees (including executive branch, legislature, and judiciary), $32 million for non-personal service liabilities, and $537.1 million for employee benefits like health insurance and retirement contributions. The funds are specifically designated to pay salaries and cover operational costs incurred during the specified period, including liabilities from the previous fiscal year. This temporary measure ensures continuity of government services without altering existing budget authority.
This bill authorizes the city of Buffalo to impose a 3% tax on short-term hotel and motel stays (including bed-and-breakfasts and tourist facilities), excluding guests staying 90+ consecutive days. The tax revenue must be allocated: 25% to downtown public safety, parks, and parking facilities, and 75% to capital improvements for cultural venues, public spaces, and sports facilities citywide. The city would collect the tax through its finance department, with specific rules for exemptions (e.g., government entities) and refund procedures. This policy directly affects hotels/motels and short-term visitors in Buffalo, not permanent residents or exempt organizations.
This bill authorizes Livingston County to impose an additional 1% sales tax on top of its existing 3% rate, effective June 2023 through November 2027. The tax directly affects residents and businesses in Livingston County that make taxable purchases. All net collections from this tax must first cover the county's Medicaid expenses, with any remaining funds deposited into the county's general fund for other purposes. The bill specifies that these funds must be kept in a separate special fund until Medicaid costs are paid.
This bill establishes a state grant program to help fire departments fund construction or renovation of fire stations, covering up to 75% of eligible project costs. Fire departments must apply competitively, demonstrating specific need, securing matching funds, and showing how the project improves operational efficiency. It creates a dedicated $10 million "fire station construction fund" from the state general fund, kept separate from other accounts, to administer the grants. The program applies to buildings or infrastructure upgrades (like electrical systems) but excludes planning studies or feasibility work.
This bill increases the real property tax exemption for combat veterans from 10% to 35% of their property's assessed value. It directly affects veterans who served in combat zones and received specific military medals (like campaign ribbons or expeditionary medals). The exemption is capped at $40,000 or the equivalent based on local tax rates, whichever is lower. The change applies to properties assessed on or after January 1, 2026.
This bill increases the sales tax exemption threshold for clothing and footwear from $110 to $200 per item. It means shoppers will not pay sales tax on individual clothing items, shoes, or repair components costing less than $200. The change applies to new purchases and items used to repair clothing. The law will take effect on September 1, 2025.
S 6993 exempts infant car seats from New York's sales and compensating use tax. The bill defines "infant car seat" as an initial child restraint system meeting specific safety standards under vehicle law. This change directly affects parents and caregivers who purchase these safety devices, removing a tax burden on the product. The bill was referred to the Budget and Revenue Committee on March 27, 2025.
Bill A 2335 proposes that, starting January 1, 2026, the Governor of New York's net salary will be withheld if the state budget is not legislatively passed by the first day of the fiscal year. The bill specifies that "net payment" refers to gross salary minus standard deductions like taxes and insurance. Once the legislature passes the budget and the state comptroller determines it is sufficient for state operations, the accrued, withheld salary will be promptly paid to the Governor.
