Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

in committee · New York · Senate May 27, 2026

S 9001: LEGISLATURE AND JUDICIARY BUDGET

S 9001 allocates funding for the operational costs of the state Legislature and Judiciary branches. It sets specific budget amounts to support the state legislature (including both chambers) and the court system (courts and related offices). As a routine appropriations bill, it does not change laws or policies but provides the necessary financial resources for these branches' day-to-day functioning. This measure is part of the standard annual budget process and is currently referred to the Finance Committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates funding for Legislature and Judiciary operations, supporting essential government functions through routine budget appropriations.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9661: Authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority to develop a temporary middle income home energy assistance program; suspend taxes on home heating fuels; appropriation

Authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority to develop, implement, administer and operate a temporary middle income home energy assistance program; suspends certain taxes on home heating fuels; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSuspends home heating fuel taxes for middle-income households and appropriates funds for energy assistance program, providing direct tax relief and funding.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates middle-income home energy assistance program and suspends home heating fuel taxes, directly supporting energy affordability for consumers per topic description.95% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly Jun 10, 2026

A 10000: STATE OPERATIONS BUDGET

This bill (A10000) is a state budget appropriation measure that allocates funding for general government operations. It directly affects state agencies and departments that rely on annual appropriations to cover their day-to-day functions. The bill authorizes specific funding levels for state operations but does not detail specific programs or agencies, as no full text is available. It is currently referred to the Ways and Means committee for further review.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes funding for state operations, directly allocating budget resources for essential government functions, aligning with fiscal responsibility and public spending support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9336: Establishes the volunteer fire departments capital fund; appropriation

This bill creates a $100 million capital fund to provide grants to volunteer fire departments for capital projects like equipment purchases and facility upgrades. The Office of Fire Prevention and Control will manage the fund, setting eligibility criteria and awarding grants through a competitive application process. Funds will be held in trust, invested per state investment guidelines, and any interest earned will be added back to the fund. The office must issue quarterly reports detailing fund activity, including receipts, disbursements, and remaining balances.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates $100M state appropriation for fire department capital projects, directly increasing public service funding through budget allocation.95% confidence

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failed · New York · Assembly May 20, 2026

A 6496: Establishes a municipal senior center capital support program in the office for the aging for local senior centers to assist municipalities in accessing capital funds necessary for the purchase of senior buses

Establishes a municipal senior center capital support program in the office for the aging to assist municipalities in accessing capital funds necessary for the purchase of senior buses; directs the director of the office for the aging to develop an application and establish criteria for the disbursement of grants to eligible municipalities for the purpose of procuring senior buses; makes an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes an appropriation to fund senior bus grants, directly increasing state spending for municipal senior services.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4539: Relates to tick-borne disease testing in children

This bill establishes a pilot program to test children under 18 with symptoms resembling Lyme disease or other qualifying diagnoses (like juvenile rheumatoid arthritis) in Suffolk, Westchester, and Nassau counties. It requires doctors to review past medical records for patients diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis between 1975 and 1988 to assess potential Lyme disease misdiagnosis. The pilot program, funded through appropriation, authorizes approved medical labs to conduct testing to measure misdiagnosis rates and develop better diagnostic tools for children. Data from the program must be reported annually to state officials to evaluate effectiveness.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes state appropriation for medical pilot program funding, directly allocating public funds for public health initiative under budget management.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes funded pilot program for Lyme disease testing in children to address misdiagnosis, improving diagnostic accuracy and patient care through public health initiative.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5176: Requires the New York state cancer services program to provide various cancer screenings and diagnostic services at no cost; appropriation

Requires the New York state cancer services program to provide various cancer screenings and diagnostic services at no cost to certain persons and to provide informational pamphlets on such cancers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds to cover cancer screening costs, directly increasing public health program funding per its title and summary.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates free cancer screenings/diagnostics for eligible persons, expanding access and reducing patient costs - directly supports healthcare access.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 229: Establishes an elderly dental insurance coverage program; appropriation

Establishes an elderly dental insurance coverage program; specifies eligibility requirements; specifies penalties for fraud and abuse; appropriates $20,000,000 therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $20M for elderly dental program, directly funding a new state service under budget allocation90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5286: Establishes a home repair project revolving loan program and revolving loan fund; appropriation

Establishes a home repair project revolving loan program and revolving loan fund for emergent or essential home repair projects for low and middle-income households.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds to establish a revolving loan program for essential home repairs targeting low/middle-income households, directly funding a public service program.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds home repairs for low/middle-income households via revolving loan program, directly supporting affordable housing access.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4303: Enacts the "Elderly Crime Prevention and Control Trust Fund Act"

Establishes an elderly crime prevention and control trust fund to be funded by an initial appropriation and administrative assessment penalties on persons convicted of felonies when an elderly person is a victim; provides that the fund is to be administered by the division of criminal justice services which shall give grants to organizations who will set up programs to prevent crimes against elderly persons.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes trust fund via state appropriation and felony penalties, funding elderly crime prevention programs. Allocates public funds for specific service, aligning with funding essential programs.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes a trust fund for elderly crime prevention programs funded by felony penalties, administered by criminal justice services. Directly advances prevention, a core criminal justice reform goal.90% confidence

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