Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 8601: Authorizes New Hour for Women and Children LI, Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

Authorizes New Hour for Women and Children LI, Inc. to receive a real property tax exemption for the 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 assessment rolls.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants tax exemption to nonprofit, providing tax relief for public service organization serving vulnerable populations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 355: Provides for a partial exemption from taxation of certain residential real property transferred by a governmental entity, nonprofit housing organization, land bank or community land trust to low-income household

Provides for a partial exemption from taxation of certain residential real property transferred by a governmental entity, nonprofit housing organization, land bank or community land trust to low-income households; sets forth conditions for the discontinuance of such exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for low-income households on property transfers, directly offering tax relief to lower-income groups per Budget & Taxes indicators.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax exemption for low-income housing transfers, directly advancing affordable housing access by reducing costs for qualifying entities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 6770: Relates to the applicability of the residential redevelopment inhibited property exemption

This bill expands the residential redevelopment inhibited property exemption to all cities, towns, and villages in the state, removing a current restriction that limited it to one specific city. It allows any municipality to adopt local laws designating properties as "redevelopment inhibited" if they are neglected, abandoned, or have conditions (like long vacancy or zoning violations) preventing private redevelopment. Property owners in designated areas can then receive an exemption from taxes on the increased value of their property after redevelopment, provided they own a one- to four-unit residence, maintain owner-occupancy, and file annual residency affidavits. The exemption covers only the incremental tax increase from redevelopment, not the base property value, and requires compliance with building and zoning codes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants tax exemption for redevelopment-inhibited properties, providing direct tax relief to qualifying property owners.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands tax exemption for neglected properties to all municipalities, incentivizing private redevelopment of abandoned/underused housing, advancing housing development and affordability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 14, 2025

A 8651: Relates to the tax exemption of a mutual redevelopment company

This bill extends tax exemptions for mutual redevelopment companies in cities with over one million residents. It allows local governments to grant an additional 50-year tax exemption period after the initial maximum period ends, provided the company pays at least 5% of annual rent (minus utilities) for residential units or the taxes paid in 2001 - whichever is lower. The exemption applies specifically to residential portions of redevelopment projects. This change directly affects mutual redevelopment companies operating in large cities like New York City, altering their long-term tax obligations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax exemptions for redevelopment companies, reducing their tax burden - direct tax relief measure supporting tax policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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 Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 26, 2025

S 7967: Includes the Island Park Public Library as an eligible library for the financing of projects through the dormitory authority

This bill (S 7967) adds the Island Park Public Library to the list of public libraries eligible to receive financing for projects through the state's dormitory authority. It directly affects the Island Park Public Library by allowing it to access state funding for library construction or improvements previously available only to other designated libraries. The key mechanism is a simple amendment to an existing law, expanding eligibility to include this specific library without changing the program's structure or requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands eligibility for existing state dormitory financing to fund public library projects, supporting public service funding allocation without new tax or budget changes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 22, 2025

A 5364: Limiting the shift between classes of taxable property in the town of Haverstraw, county of Rockland

This bill limits how much property tax class percentages can change annually in Haverstraw, Rockland County, for 2025-2026. It restricts any single property tax class from increasing its share of total taxes by more than 1% compared to the previous year, but only if Haverstraw passes a local law approving this cap. If calculations would exceed the 1% limit, the town must adjust class percentages so they still total 100%. The law is now effective after being signed by the governor on August 22, 2025.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts annual tax class percentage changes by capping increases at 1%, limiting fiscal flexibility in property tax distribution.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 5773: Extends authorization to impose certain taxes in the county of Sullivan

This bill extends Sullivan County's authority to collect two temporary tax rate increases. It authorizes an additional 0.5% tax rate (on top of existing rates) for the period June 2023 through November 2025, and another 0.5% tax rate for June 2027 through November 2027. These extensions apply specifically to Sullivan County residents and businesses subject to local taxes. The bill does not create new taxes but extends existing authorization periods for these specific rate increases.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing temporary tax rates in Sullivan County, maintaining local revenue for budget purposes without new taxes or rate changes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 6207: Authorizes the county of Jefferson to impose additional sales tax

This bill authorizes Jefferson County to add a 1% sales tax on top of its existing 3% sales tax rate. It directly affects residents and businesses in Jefferson County by increasing the total sales tax rate for purchases made within the county. The additional tax will be in effect from December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2027. The bill amends existing tax law to extend this authorization period beyond the previous 2025 expiration date.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill increases Jefferson County's sales tax rate by 1%, directly imposing higher taxes on residents/businesses without indicating public service funding or tax relief for lower/middle income.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 7630: Extends the authority of the county of Orange to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes

Extends the authority of the county of Orange to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes; provides for the use of the tax funds collected.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends county tax authority for additional sales/use taxes, increasing revenue for local budget. Directly strengthens tax collection and fiscal management at county level.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes