Budget & Taxes

vetoed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 7950: Relates to the establishment of a fraud assessment commission, an assessment for workers' compensation fraud investigations and the workers' compensation fraud investigation fund

Establishes a fraud assessment commission; directs the chair of the workers' compensation board, in consultation with the workers' compensation fraud inspector general and the fraud assessment commission, to establish an assessment for workers' compensation fraud investigations to fund the investigation and prosecution of workers' compensation fraud, willful failure to secure payment of workers' compensation, and failure to keep true and accurate records; establishes the workers' compensation fraud investigation fund in the joint custody of the chair of the workers' compensation board, the commissioner of labor, and the comptroller, which shall consist of monies received from the imposition of the assessment for workers' compensation fraud investigations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new assessment (tax) to fund fraud investigations, directly creating a revenue stream for government spending under budget management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 6898: Establishes the office of census counts and provides for its powers and duties and the New York state census counts commission and provides for its powers and duties; appropriation

Establishes the office of census counts and provides for its powers and duties and the New York state census counts commission and provides for its powers and duties; establishes the offense of impersonation of a census enumerator; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes an appropriation for establishing the census office and commission, directly allocating state funds for new administrative functions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 298: Prohibits state reimbursement of campaign and political committees and legal defense funds for payments made on behalf of the criminal or civil defense of a state employee

Prohibits state reimbursement of campaign and political committees, or legal defense funds, for payments made on behalf of the criminal or civil defense of a state employee.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits state reimbursement for campaign/legal funds, reducing government spending on non-essential employee-related expenses.92% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7592: Relates to excluding the five New York state veterans homes from certain assessments

Excludes the five state-run veterans homes from assessments on their gross receipts received from all patient care services and other operating income; directs the Commissioner of Health to apply to the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services for any necessary waivers pursuant to federal law and regulation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes veterans homes from gross receipts assessments, providing tax relief for state facilities, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts veterans homes from assessments on patient care revenue, preserving operational funding for healthcare services at these facilities.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExcludes veterans homes from assessments on operating income, preserving funds for services without requiring additional state funding.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 902: Relates to site mapping for emergency response data and school safety plans

This bill requires New York school districts to create standardized digital site maps for emergency response, directly affecting schools and law enforcement. The maps must include detailed floor plans, school grounds, surrounding roads, and specific labels (like exits, hazardous materials, and emergency equipment), formatted to work with existing police software without requiring new purchases. It also allocates state funding to reimburse schools for creating these maps, ensuring compatibility with law enforcement systems and annual accuracy verification through walkthroughs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for school emergency mapping reimbursement, directly funding a public safety program within state budget framework.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates state funding for school safety mapping, enhancing emergency response infrastructure in K-12 schools, directly supporting educational safety measures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 287: Relates to curb repair in the city of New York

This bill requires New York City's department to repair curbs and curb cuts within 90 days of a homeowner's request submitted via 311 or the city website. It directly affects owners of one-, two-, or three-family homes who can request repairs. If the city misses the 90-day deadline, homeowners may hire a licensed contractor and receive a property tax credit covering the reasonable repair costs. The law sets clear timelines and financial recourse for residents, updating existing curb repair responsibilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax credit to homeowners for city repair delays, offering direct tax relief for residents affected by municipal inaction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Credits

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signed · New York · Assembly Nov 21, 2025

A 6918: Authorizes the town of Copake to establish community preservation funds and to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues to be deposited into the fund

Authorizes the town of Copake to establish community preservation funds and to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues to be deposited into the community preservation fund; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes new real estate transfer tax to fund community preservation, directly creating tax revenue for dedicated budget allocation under fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes community preservation fund via real estate transfer tax, directly funding housing preservation efforts typical of affordable housing initiatives.92% confidence

failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6089: Creates the New York state commission on government efficiency

Creates the New York state commission on government efficiency to examine state spending, identify unnecessary and wasteful spending and create a report of recommendations of spending items that can be eliminated by New York state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates commission to identify wasteful spending and recommend cuts, promoting fiscal responsibility in state budget management per topic indicators.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5554: Relates to requiring certain fees be deposited into the mental illness anti-stigma fund

Bill A 5554 changes where certain application fees are deposited within the state budget. It requires that fees paid for operating certificates, which are necessary for mental hygiene service providers, be directed into the mental illness anti-stigma fund. Previously, these fees were deposited into the state's general fund. This bill ensures that funds collected from these applications specifically support efforts to combat the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects existing application fees from general fund to mental illness anti-stigma fund, explicitly funding a public health initiative within state budget management.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRedirects application fees from mental hygiene providers into anti-stigma fund, directly funding mental health stigma reduction efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2118: Enacts the "Learning for Work" act; appropriation

Enacts the "learning for work act"; establishes the youth apprenticeship program and the enhanced regents professional diploma; appropriates moneys therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for youth apprenticeship and regents diploma programs, directly funding public education initiatives per bill's summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds youth apprenticeship program and enhanced regents diploma, directly advancing educational opportunities through new initiatives and appropriations.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds youth apprenticeship program enhancing workforce readiness and employment standards through structured training pathways.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Apprenticeships Child Labor Workforce Development

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