Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7742: Expands eligibility for designation as land used in agricultural production

Expands eligibility for designation as land used in agricultural production by lowering the average gross sale value of the land to $20,000 or more in certain cases.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands agricultural land tax exemption eligibility, reducing property tax burden for qualifying landowners, aligning with tax relief indicators.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2169: Exempts receipts from the services provided by a farrier in shoeing a horse

Exempts receipts from the services provided by a farrier in shoeing a horse including reasonable fees for travel and shoeing a horse in a remote location on a farm.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts farrier services from taxation, providing tax relief for a specific service provider.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5155: Provides for student loan assistance for certain attorneys employed by political subdivisions of the state

This bill creates a student loan forgiveness program specifically for municipal attorneys working for New York state political subdivisions (like cities or counties). It provides up to $3,400 annually toward student loan debt for eligible attorneys employed full-time in roles providing social/protective services to indigent people or police services, for a maximum of six years. To qualify, attorneys must be New York residents admitted to practice law, employed in these specific municipal roles, and within 11 years of being admitted to the bar. The program excludes district attorneys and indigent legal services attorneys, who are covered under separate existing provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds ($3,400/year) for attorney student loan forgiveness, directly increasing government spending on public service roles serving indigent populations.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4667: Establishes the New York state local emergency services account

Establishes the New York state local emergency services account; provides reimbursement for expenses incurred related to procurement of any equipment including radio and communication items, apparatus, vehicles including snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, and boats, goods or services related to the renovation of any buildings, and personal protective equipment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state fund to reimburse emergency services equipment/building costs, directly funding public safety programs through government spending.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5588: Expands the Gold Star exemption

Expands the Gold Star exemption by including the War on Terror as a qualifying period of war and allows for the exemption where the Gold Star Parent's child has died in the United States from a service-connected disability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax exemption for Gold Star families, providing tax relief to qualifying households through broader eligibility for service-connected death benefits.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands Gold Star exemption to include War on Terror and service-connected deaths in U.S., strengthening veteran family benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7104: Establishes the water resiliency projects fund; appropriation

Establishes the water resiliency projects fund for flood mitigation, stormwater mitigation and other water related resiliency projects; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new fund with appropriation for water resiliency projects, directly funding essential infrastructure through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes fund for flood/stormwater mitigation projects, directly advancing environmental resiliency and water resource protection through funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Water Quality

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2025

S 7439: Waives the biennial attorney registration fee for New York attorneys who are employed in a public service job

Bill S 7439 proposes to waive the biennial registration fee for attorneys licensed in New York State who are employed in a public service job. This bill directly affects New York attorneys working in qualifying public service roles by exempting them from the $375 fee. It amends the judiciary law to allow these attorneys to certify their public service employment to the chief administrator of the courts to receive the waiver.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill waives $375 attorney registration fee for public service workers, providing targeted tax relief to qualifying public employees.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3511: Relates to a reduced or free fare program in the MTA for disabled veterans

This bill would require the MTA to create two fare programs for disabled veterans: half-fare for veterans rated 30% or more disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and free rides for veterans rated 100% disabled. To qualify, veterans must be New York State residents, honorably discharged, and present a valid veteran ID. The program would apply to all MTA services, including subways, buses, and commuter rail. It directly affects disabled veterans meeting these specific VA disability ratings and residency criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates state-funded MTA fare programs for disabled veterans, increasing government spending on public transportation services as a new budget allocation.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates reduced/free fares for disabled veterans on MTA transit, enhancing accessibility and support for public transportation services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates free/half-fare MTA rides for disabled veterans meeting VA disability ratings, directly expanding transportation benefits and services for this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1864: Enacts the "Nurse of Tomorrow Act" to provide for grants to certain hospitals, schools and other entities for nurse recruitment, education and retention

Enacts the "Nurse of Tomorrow Act" to provide for grants from the state commissioner of education to public and not-for-profit hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, schools and other entities for nurse recruitment, education and retention costs and activities as described herein.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state grants for nurse recruitment/retention programs, increasing public service funding under state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides state grants for nurse recruitment/education/retention, directly supporting healthcare workforce development and access to medical services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3759: Relates to social model adult day services programs

S 3759 establishes state standards and oversight for social adult day services programs that support functionally impaired seniors (those needing help with daily tasks like eating, moving, or supervision due to cognitive issues). It requires the state director to set rules for services, staffing, and inspections (initial and every five years), with programs needing certification to operate. The bill also details funding: providing 75% state grants (with a possible 100% grant for financially needy providers) for eligible programs, while prohibiting duplication of existing federal or state funding. This directly affects nonprofit and local government providers of these services and the elderly individuals receiving care in community-based settings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates 75% state grants (up to 100% for needy) for adult day services programs, directly funding public services per Budget & Taxes topic.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes state standards, certification, and 75% funding for adult day services supporting seniors with functional impairments, directly enhancing healthcare access and service quality for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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