Establishes "SNAP for all", a state-funded supplemental nutrition assistance program to provide for those who are excluded from federal SNAP benefits solely due to immigration status; outlines eligibility requirements of applicants and operational requirements of the office of temporary and disability assistance.
This bill requires New York's Office of Children and Family Services to automatically include any state-approved cost-of-living adjustment into the next base payment rate for foster care providers. It directly affects foster care agencies, family providers, and relatives receiving state aid for caring for foster children. The key mechanism mandates that when the state implements a cost-of-living adjustment, it must be added to the following year's base payment rate, in addition to any other existing adjustments or retention factors. This ensures foster care reimbursement rates rise with inflation without reducing other support factors.
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Children
This bill amends New York's mechanical insulation energy savings program to clarify eligibility and funding details. It directly affects school districts (and potentially public housing/hospitals) with buildings over 20,000 square feet needing insulation upgrades. Key provisions include requiring free "qualified audits" by approved contractors to identify insulation needs and costs, then providing competitive grants covering 50% to 75% of approved insulation installation expenses. The program mandates the authority to establish rules within one year and prioritize applicants who complete these audits.
Extends limitations on the shift between classes of taxable property in the town of Clarkstown, county of Rockland for an additional year for 2026-2027.
Authorizes the creation of state debt in the amount of 5 billion dollars in creating the New York state master plan on aging 2026 bond act; provides for submission to the people of such proposal.
Expands the purposes of the drug treatment and public education fund to include prevention and recovery programs; requires reporting to be made available on the office of addiction services and supports' website.
Authorizes the creation of state debt in the amount of 5 billion dollars in creating the New York state master plan on aging 2026 bond act; provides for submission to the people of such proposal.
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.
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Economic Development
Bill A 10044 amends state law to allow financial assistance for certain "regionally significant projects" (specifically tourism destination projects) that would otherwise be blocked under a rule limiting funding for projects where retail sales facilities cost over one-third of total project expenses. It directly affects local agencies receiving state funds for building projects, permitting exceptions for tourism projects meeting two criteria: (1) an independent cost-benefit analysis showing community benefits outweigh costs, and (2) prior confirmation from the local chief executive officer. The bill expands existing law by adding this exception, ensuring tourism projects that preserve or create private-sector jobs can qualify for funding without violating the retail cost threshold. This creates a clear pathway for agencies to support tourism-focused developments that align with state economic development goals.
Bill S 9004, titled "Capital Projects Budget," is an appropriations bill that allocates state funds for government capital projects like building construction and major infrastructure. The abstract indicates it provides funding support for these projects but does not specify exact projects, amounts, or affected entities. Without access to the full bill text, we cannot detail specific mechanisms, funding allocations, or direct beneficiaries. The bill was referred to the Finance Committee on January 21, 2026, for further review.
