Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 10739: Authorizes the assessor of the town of Babylon to accept an application for exemption from real property taxes from Tiegerman Community Services, Inc.

Authorizes the assessor of the town of Babylon to accept an application for exemption from real property taxes from Tiegerman Community Services, Inc.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemption for community services organization, supporting local fiscal relief and public service funding.65% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10477: Establishes a statewide advance care planning public awareness campaign and a community based advance care planning outreach grant program; appropriation

Establishes a statewide advance care planning public awareness campaign and a community based advance care planning outreach grant program to fund not-for-profit community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, immigrant-serving organizations, senior-serving agencies, housing-based organizations, and other trusted community partners to conduct advance care planning education, outreach, and navigation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for advance care planning outreach and education programs, directly increasing government spending on public services.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly funds immigrant-serving organizations to provide advance care planning services, directly supporting immigrant access to healthcare and community services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 19, 2026

A 10647: Prohibits the inclusion of confidential clauses in contracts entered into for the purchase of services or commodities by the state

This bill prohibits state agencies from including confidential clauses in contracts for purchasing services or commodities. It directly affects state procurement processes by requiring all contract terms to be publicly available through the procurement opportunities newsletter. The law defines confidential clauses as any contract provisions not made accessible to the public, aligning with guidelines from the state procurement council. Contracts entered into after the bill takes effect must comply with this transparency requirement, while existing contracts remain unaffected.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enhances government accountability by requiring public access to contract terms, promoting fiscal transparency and responsible spending practices.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 23, 2026

S 9544: Relates to the biofuel production credit

This bill modifies New York's biofuel production tax credit to expand eligibility from ethanol to include renewable diesel and renewable hydrocarbon diesel. The credit provides fifteen cents per gallon for biofuel produced after January 1, 2022, with a maximum cap of $2.5 million per taxpayer per year for up to four consecutive years. The legislation applies to taxpayers subject to state tax under specific articles and includes provisions for partnerships and S corporations to apply the credit cap at the entity level. The credit applies to taxable years beginning before January 1, 2027, and any excess credit beyond the tax liability will be refunded without interest.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax credit for renewable fuels, promoting green energy and potentially reducing state carbon emissions while providing fiscal incentives for biofuel production.75% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expands biofuel tax credit to include renewable diesel and renewable hydrocarbon diesel, promoting renewable energy production and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands biofuel tax credit to renewable diesel, promoting clean energy and reducing fossil fuel dependence, which supports environmental protection goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill expands biofuel production tax credit to renewable diesel, promoting sustainable transportation and reducing reliance on fossil fuels in the transportation sector.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 17, 2026

S 9397: Establishes an educator development workforce for the purpose of contracting with EDHUBNY, a nonprofit organization, for support of New York's child serving and educator workforce; appropriation

Establishes an educator development workforce for the purpose of contracting with EDHUBNY, a nonprofit organization, for support of New York's child serving and educator workforce; authorizes the workforce to contract with EDHUBNY including performance measures, reporting requirements, and fiscal controls; authorizes collaboration with other state agencies; provides for an appropriation of $50 million.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $50 million to fund educator workforce development and child serving programs, directly advancing state budget allocation for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $50M to establish educator development workforce and contract with nonprofit for supporting New York's educator workforce, directly strengthening education infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allocates $50M to support educator workforce development and child-serving workers through EDHUBNY, strengthening employment standards and workforce capacity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Teachers

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9565: Relates to establishing school-based food pantries in schools in the city school district of the city of New York

This bill, known as the New York City School-Based Food Pantry Act, authorizes the establishment of food pantries within high-need schools in New York City to help address student hunger and food insecurity. The program would operate on school premises during designated times, such as before or after school, providing free nutritious food to enrolled students and their families without interfering with instructional time. To ensure successful implementation, the bill mandates partnerships with local food organizations for training and supply coordination, while requiring strict guidelines to protect student dignity, maintain food safety, and prioritize volunteer-led operations. The Chancellor of the Department of Education would be responsible for prioritizing schools with the highest levels of economic need and submitting annual reports on the program's progress to state and city officials.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes school food pantries and provides funding through state sales and compensating use taxes, directly supporting budget and fiscal management for essential services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes food pantries in high-need schools and provides funding, directly supporting student welfare and educational access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 10513: Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators from being eligible to receive the excelsior jobs program credit

Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators, including parent companies or subsidiaries thereof, from being eligible to receive the excelsior jobs program credit.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts eligibility for a jobs program credit, limiting government funding support for mobile sports wagering operators and reducing fiscal flexibility.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 2, 2026

A 10367: Creates a volunteer firefighter training fund; appropriation

This bill establishes a new Volunteer Firefighter Training Fund to support training programs for volunteer firefighters. The fund will be managed by the state comptroller and commissioner of taxation and finance, with money drawn from the state's general fund. An initial appropriation of one million dollars is provided, and local fire department chiefs can apply for these funds to pay for volunteer firefighter training. The legislation creates a formal mechanism for funding training without changing existing training requirements or eligibility rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes new funding mechanism for volunteer firefighter training, increasing state investment in public safety services through general fund appropriation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability State Budget

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 12, 2026

R 1722: Senate budget resolution in response to the 2026-2027 Executive Budget submission

This Senate resolution formally adopts the New York State Senate's proposed budget amendments for the 2026-2027 fiscal year in response to the Governor's executive budget submission. The bill incorporates specific legislative bills that modify funding levels for various state agencies, including increases for aging services, local aid, and agriculture, while reducing capital project funding to zero. It establishes the Senate's official budget position to facilitate the conference committee process where the Senate and Assembly will reconcile differences before final passage. The resolution also includes a requirement for the Office for the Aging to publish an annual report on budget spending for the senior population.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill adopts Senate budget amendments increasing funding for aging services, local aid, and agriculture, demonstrating support for state budget allocations and public services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 10588: Permits multiple transfers of low-income housing tax credits

This bill allows owners of low-income housing tax credits to transfer those credits to other people or entities multiple times, rather than being limited to a single transfer. The changes apply to taxpayers who own interests in eligible low-income buildings and enable transferees to use the credits against their taxes if they meet all requirements. Each transfer must be properly documented and approved by the relevant agency, and it cannot affect the eligibility of the underlying housing project for program benefits. The law takes effect immediately and applies to all low-income housing tax credits allocated before, during, or after the effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allows multiple transfers of low-income housing tax credits, providing tax relief and supporting affordable housing programs, which aligns with fiscal management and public service funding goals.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill facilitates transfer of low-income housing tax credits, enabling more entities to utilize these credits for affordable housing development and preservation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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