Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 21, 2026

A 11474: Extends certain provisions authorizing the city of Syracuse to impose a hotel and motel tax

This bill extends the authority for the city of Syracuse to collect a hotel and motel tax until December 31, 2029. It directly affects hotel and motel operators in Syracuse by allowing the city to continue levying this fee on their businesses for an additional three years. The legislation amends an existing law to update the expiration date, ensuring the tax provision remains in effect without requiring new legislation. The change applies immediately to contracts signed on or after the bill's effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends the authority to collect a hotel and motel tax, increasing city revenue for budget purposes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 9504: Extends the authority of the city of Poughkeepsie to impose a hotel and motel tax for an additional 3 years

This bill extends the city of Poughkeepsie's authority to collect a tax on hotel and motel stays for an additional three years, allowing the tax to remain in effect until August 23, 2029. The legislation directly affects the city government and hospitality businesses operating within Poughkeepsie by maintaining their ability to levy this revenue-generating charge. The key provision amends existing state law to update the expiration date of the tax authorization, ensuring the city can continue using these funds without needing new legislation. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and does not change the tax rate or collection process, only the duration of the city's legal authority to impose it.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends local tax authority to generate revenue for city government, directly supporting fiscal management and budget needs.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 9157: Authorizes the city of Batavia to impose a hotel and motel tax

S 9157 authorizes the city of Batavia to impose a tax of up to three percent on the daily rental rate for hotel and motel rooms, including bed and breakfasts and tourist facilities, but excludes permanent residents (staying 30+ consecutive days) and certain exempt entities like government bodies and non-profits. The city can collect the tax through its chief fiscal officer, with revenues deposited into Batavia's general fund - up to four percent retained for administrative costs and the remainder allocated to community development, tourism, and economic planning. The tax may be enacted for up to three years at a time, and any disputes over collection or refunds must follow specific legal review procedures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes a 3% hotel/motel tax to fund Batavia's general fund, directly increasing municipal tax revenue for budget purposes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 21, 2026

A 10032: Extends the authorization of the town of Cornwall in Orange county to impose a hotel and motel tax

This bill extends the town of Cornwall's authorization to impose a hotel and motel tax by three years. The town of Cornwall, located in Orange County, will be permitted to continue collecting this tax on stays at local hotels and motels. The extension is achieved by amending the existing law to remove its prior expiration date, ensuring the tax can be collected for the additional period. This directly affects Cornwall's local revenue and the hospitality businesses operating within the town.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing local hotel/motel tax authorization, maintaining Cornwall's revenue stream for budget purposes without altering tax rates or scope.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 7604: Authorizes the town of Smithtown assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from Tiegerman Community Services, Inc.

Authorizes the town of Smithtown assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from Tiegerman Community Services, Inc. for the 2023-2024 assessment rolls.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesGrants real property tax exemption, reducing local tax revenue for a specific entity, directly limiting government tax collection under Budget & Taxes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 8263: Authorizes the Congregation Khal Mevakshei Hashem, Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

Authorizes the Congregation Khal Mevakshei Hashem, Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status for the 2024 assessment roll and all of the 2023-2024 school taxes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill grants retroactive tax exemption for specific entity, reducing state revenue and weakening budget revenue collection.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 8188: Authorizes the town of Rhinebeck, county of Dutchess, to establish hotel and motel taxes within such town

Authorizes the town of Rhinebeck, county of Dutchess, to establish hotel and motel taxes within such town; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes a new local tax (hotel/motel) within Budget & Taxes framework, directly advancing tax policy implementation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 7820: Authorizes the town of Gardiner to impose a hotel and motel tax

Bill S 7820 authorizes the town of Gardiner, in Ulster County, to implement a local tax on hotel and motel room rentals. This tax would apply to transient guests staying in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast facilities, or tourist accommodations within the town. The maximum tax rate is set at five percent of the daily rental cost, but it would not apply to permanent residents staying 90 or more consecutive days, government entities, or certain non-profit organizations. Hotel and motel owners would collect this tax, which would then be deposited into Gardiner's general fund for use on municipal services and infrastructure. This authorization is temporary and will expire two years after the bill takes effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes local hotel/motel tax (5% on transient stays), creating new municipal revenue stream for town budget management under fiscal policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

died · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 7960: Authorizes an occupancy tax in the city of Oneonta

This bill authorizes the city of Oneonta to impose a tax of up to 6% on overnight stays in hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfasts. It directly affects guests staying in these accommodations within Oneonta, with property owners responsible for collecting and remitting the tax. Exemptions include government entities, qualifying nonprofits, and permanent residents (staying 90+ consecutive days). All revenue generated would be deposited into Oneonta’s general fund for municipal services like infrastructure and public amenities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes 6% occupancy tax for municipal services funding, increasing local revenue for infrastructure and services per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10184: Limiting the shift between classes of taxable property in the town of Haverstraw, county of Rockland

This bill limits annual changes to property tax class rates in Haverstraw, New York, for 2026-2027. It prohibits any single property tax class from increasing its tax base proportion by more than 1% compared to the previous year's adjusted rate. The town must first pass a local law approving this limit, and if calculations would exceed the 1% threshold, the town's governing body must adjust class proportions to maintain a total of 100%. This directly affects Haverstraw property owners whose tax classifications might otherwise shift significantly year-to-year.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts annual property tax class rate increases to 1%, limiting tax base changes per class, directly restricting tax rate adjustments.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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