Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 13, 2026

S 9161: Relates to providing secondary bonding authority to the Buffalo fiscal stability authority

Provides secondary bonding authority up to $46,000,000 to the Buffalo fiscal stability authority during the period of July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2030; extends the authority to 2047.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $150M bonding authority to Buffalo fiscal stability authority for fiscal management, advancing government spending tools under budget policy.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 12, 2026

S 9194: Adds certain properties to the definition of a qualified historic home for the historic homeownership rehabilitation credit

Adds certain properties located in a city of one million or more to the definition of a qualified historic home for the historic homeownership rehabilitation credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credit eligibility for historic home rehabilitation, providing tax relief under fiscal policy95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 11, 2026

A 10353: Relates to the zero emissions vehicle and clean burning fuel vehicle rebate program

This bill (A 10353) doubles rebates for zero emissions and clean burning fuel vehicle purchases under New York's existing rebate program. It increases the maximum rebate to $4,000 for vehicles with a 200+ mile EPA range, $2,000 for 40-199 mile range vehicles, and $1,000 for under 40 mile range vehicles. The bill also limits rebates to $1,000 for vehicles priced over $42,000 regardless of range. These changes directly affect eligible vehicle buyers seeking to reduce emissions, with the program taking effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases state spending by doubling rebates under the vehicle program, directly allocating more funds to incentivize zero-emission vehicle purchases.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDoubles rebates for zero-emission vehicles, directly promoting renewable transportation and reducing fossil fuel dependence through increased financial incentives for clean energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDoubles rebates for zero-emission vehicles, increasing incentives for lower-emission transportation and directly reducing vehicle emissions per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 2, 2026

A 10131: Increases tax credits for donations to food pantries made by farmers

Increases tax credits for donations to food pantries made by farmers by increasing the allowable percentage of the fair market value of such donations and increasing the maximum amount of such credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credits for farmers' food pantry donations, providing tax relief to incentivize charitable giving to public service programs.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 17, 2026

A 10196: 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 authorizes $50 million appropriation for educator workforce program, directly funding a state initiative under budget/fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 2, 2026

A 10105: Enacts the "sporting event promotion act"

Provides tax exemptions for certain receipts involving sporting events sponsored by an international federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemptions for sporting events, a direct form of tax relief under fiscal policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 9102: Prohibits utilities from charging customers excise tax

This bill (S 9102) prohibits utility companies, specifically large cooperative housing corporations with 1,500+ apartments, from adding an excise tax to customer bills. It requires these utilities to pay the tax directly to the city as part of their operating costs, rather than passing it on to tenants. The law applies to utilities like electricity, steam, or water provided to residents of these co-ops. This changes how the tax is collected but does not alter the tax rate or create new obligations for customers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents tax pass-through to tenants, providing direct relief to middle-income residents in co-ops by shifting tax burden to utilities.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents utility tax pass-through to tenants in large co-ops, reducing tenant costs and protecting housing affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 9125: Enacts the "licensure incentives and fee-support for testing (LIFT) act"

Enacts the "licensure incentives and fee-support for testing (LIFT) act"; establishes the social work licensure examination voucher program to provide low-income individuals vouchers to cover the cost of the examination required for licensure as a licensed master social worker or licensed clinical social worker.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirectly funds voucher program for low-income social work licensure exams using state budget, advancing public service access for disadvantaged groups through targeted appropriations.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides vouchers for social work licensure exams, increasing mental health professional access for low-income individuals.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides vouchers for licensure exams, reducing financial barriers to employment in social work for low-income individuals, advancing workforce access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Professional Licensing

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 9143: Establishes the empire state sports and entertainment fund

Establishes the empire state sports and entertainment fund to create competitive financial incentives to attract sports and entertainment events in the state with an emphasis on economic development in upstate New York.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a state fund for financial incentives to attract sports/events, directly allocating public funds for economic development, aligning with budgetary spending and fiscal management.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 18, 2026

S 9225: Enacts the New York Farm Distillery RTD Excise Tax Bill

Enacts the New York Farm Distillery RTD Excise Tax Bill establishing a beer-equivalent excise tax rate for certain low-alcohol ready-to-drink spirits products manufactured by eligible New York farm distilleries and small craft distilleries; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes new excise tax on farm distilleries, generating state revenue through taxation, directly advancing tax policy within Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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