Housing

vetoed · New York · Senate Oct 9, 2025

S 5426: Increases the period of supervision required for certain real estate license applications

This bill increases the required supervised experience period for new real estate brokers from two to five years. It directly affects individuals applying for a real estate broker's license, mandating they have actively worked as a licensed salesperson under a broker for five consecutive years (or equivalent experience). Key provisions include requiring cultural competency training, proof of English language proficiency, knowledge of fair housing laws, and completion of a 152-hour approved course. The bill also specifies that certain course components must be taught in person, not online.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates knowledge of fair housing laws for brokers, directly preventing housing discrimination, a core aspect of housing policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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signed · New York · Senate Sep 5, 2025

S 2457: Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program

Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program to provide grants for qualified mechanical insulation expenditures to school districts, public hospitals, public housing buildings, and political subdivisions that have completed a qualified audit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state grants for energy efficiency in public buildings (schools, hospitals), directly funding essential services through budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for school district mechanical insulation, improving school infrastructure and energy efficiency as part of funding support.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides grants for mechanical insulation to improve energy efficiency in public buildings, directly advancing energy savings goals through infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings, reducing energy consumption and associated emissions through mechanical insulation grants.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides grants for insulation in public housing buildings, directly funding housing infrastructure improvements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 26, 2025

A 7994: Authorizes the dormitory authority to provide financing to the Dutchess Community College Association, Inc. for the construction of facilities

Authorizes the dormitory authority to provide financing to the Dutchess Community College Association, Inc. for the construction of facilities for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, design, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, improvement, furnishing and equipping of, or otherwise providing for residential housing located on the campus of Dutchess Community College.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes financing for college dormitory construction, enhancing higher education infrastructure and student housing access at Dutchess Community College.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes financing for residential housing construction on college campus, directly funding housing development85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · New York · Senate Aug 15, 2025

S 5536: Authorizes the county of Suffolk to alienate certain lands used as parklands and to dedicate certain other lands as parklands

This bill authorizes Suffolk County to sell a specific parkland parcel (described in Section 3, approximately 0.23 acres in Smithtown) to Russel and Deana Galindo for residential development. In exchange, the Galindos must transfer another designated parcel (described in Section 4, approximately 0.24 acres) to the county to become new parkland, with the county ensuring the fair market value of the new land equals or exceeds the value of the sold land. The bill requires the county to use any value difference to acquire additional parkland or improve existing facilities and includes federal compliance requirements if federal funds were involved. It directly affects Suffolk County, the Galindos, and future parkland users through this specific land exchange.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes residential development by selling parkland, directly enabling housing development.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2025

A 8571: Relates to the powers of the New York state housing finance agency

This bill extends temporary provisions allowing the New York State Housing Finance Agency to issue bonds and provide financing for multi-family housing and mortgage programs until July 23, 2027. It maintains existing bond limits ($10.92 billion total, with $2.4 billion for mortgage programs) and sets income eligibility limits for borrowers at 125%-150% of federal standards. The agency can continue administering current housing programs, including neighborhood revitalization, under these extended terms. The changes directly affect the agency, housing developers, and low-to-moderate income residents seeking financed housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends bond financing for multi-family housing and maintains income eligibility limits (125%-150% of federal standards), directly funding affordable housing programs without restrictions.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2025

A 6763: Enacts the private activity bond allocation act of 2025

The "Private Activity Bond Allocation Act of 2025" establishes a new formula for distributing the statewide volume ceiling for certain tax-exempt private activity bonds. These bonds are used by state and local agencies, as well as other entities, for purposes such as housing, economic development, and job creation. The act divides the statewide ceiling into three main portions: a local agency set-aside based on population, a state agency set-aside, and a statewide bond reserve. This structure aims to provide an orderly and efficient process for allocating these bonds, which require an allocation to maintain their federal tax-exempt status.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates tax-exempt bonds for housing/economic development, a fiscal management tool promoting public programs through tax policy.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates tax-exempt bonds for housing development (explicitly listed as a purpose), enabling funding for housing projects and supporting housing advancement.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · New York · Senate Feb 14, 2025

S 803: Authorizes a town with a population between 69,000 and 69,500 to enact a homestead exemption

This bill allows any town in New York with a 2020 census population between 69,000 and 69,500 to create a homestead exemption for real property taxes. It enables qualifying towns to offer an exemption similar to the existing STAR school tax relief program, capping the exemption at $50,000 in property value. Property owners must apply annually using a standard form, and the exemption applies only to eligible homes meeting the same criteria as STAR. This directly affects homeowners in qualifying towns by potentially reducing their local property tax burden.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables homestead tax exemption capping at $50k, providing property tax relief for homeowners similar to STAR program, directly advancing tax relief for residents.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes homestead exemption modeled after STAR school tax relief program, directly reducing school tax burdens on homeowners to support local school funding systems.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides property tax relief for homeowners, reducing housing costs and supporting affordability through a homestead exemption similar to STAR program.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · New York · Assembly Jan 27, 2025

A 420: Increases the New York state housing finance agency bonding authority

This bill increases the New York State Housing Finance Agency's borrowing limit to $36.28 billion for housing-related bonds. It directly affects the agency and future housing finance programs, allowing it to issue more bonds to fund affordable housing developments, renovations, and related projects. The key provision raises the existing cap from $31 billion to $36.28 billion, expanding the agency's capacity to finance housing without changing the types of projects it supports. This is a straightforward funding authorization, not a new program or policy change.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases bonding authority to $36.28B for affordable housing developments, renovations, and related projects, directly expanding funding capacity for housing finance programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing