Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 6337: Authorizes the county of Rockland to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill authorizes Rockland County to impose two additional sales tax rates: a 0.625% rate (5/8 of 1%) from March 2022 through November 2027, and a 0.375% rate (3/8 of 1%) from March 2027 through November 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Rockland County who pay sales tax, as well as towns and villages within the county that receive allocated tax revenue. The law requires the county to distribute 20% of the first tax's revenue to towns/villages based on population, and 16.67% (2027) and 33.33% (2028-2027) of the second tax's revenue to towns/villages with police departments based on full-time police officers - funds cannot be used for police salaries. The bill specifies these tax rates and revenue distribution mechanisms until November 30, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes additional county sales taxes (0.625% and 0.375%) to fund local services through revenue distribution to towns/villages.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 7624: Extends provisions relating to the imposition of an occupancy tax on the village of Mount Kisco until September 1, 2027

This bill extends the existing occupancy tax on short-term rentals (like hotels and vacation homes) in Mount Kisco village until September 1, 2027. It directly affects residents, businesses, and visitors using short-term lodging in Mount Kisco by maintaining the current tax structure. The key change is updating the expiration date from 2025 to 2027 in the law governing this tax, keeping it in effect longer without altering the tax rate or scope. The bill does not create new taxes or change how the tax is collected.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing occupancy tax revenue stream for Mount Kisco village without rate changes, maintaining current fiscal structure for short-term rentals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 8275: Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions authorizing the county of Madison to impose an additional mortgage recording tax

Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions authorizing the county of Madison to impose an additional mortgage recording tax until December 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends county's mortgage tax authority, enabling continued revenue collection. Directly supports tax provision continuity without relief or cuts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 6385: Extends the authority of the county of Madison to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Madison County's existing authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax for two years, from June 1, 2024, through November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Madison County by allowing the county to collect this additional tax on top of the existing 3% rate. The key provision modifies tax law to renew this specific tax authority without altering the rate or duration beyond the specified period. The bill was enacted into law on August 7, 2025, as Chapter 293.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Madison County's sales tax authority, directly strengthening tax collection for fiscal management without altering rates or duration.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 8155: Extends the authorization of the county of Tompkins to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Tompkins County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales tax (on top of existing rates) through November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Tompkins County, as the tax applies to most retail purchases within the county. The change updates the expiration date from 2025 to 2027 in the state tax law, maintaining the county's existing tax structure without altering the rate or scope.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing county sales tax authority without rate changes, maintaining current revenue stream for Tompkins County budgets through 2027.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 8657: Extends the effectiveness of certain sections of law relating to real property tax exemptions for real property owned by volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers

Extends the effectiveness of certain sections of law relating to real property tax exemptions for real property owned by volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters/ambulance workers, providing tax relief to lower-income property owners under Budget & Taxes policy95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 7013: Extends the authorization granted to the county of Montgomery to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use taxes

Extends the authorization granted to the county of Montgomery to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use taxes to November 30, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Montgomery County's sales tax authority, maintaining revenue streams for public services and fiscal management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 7374: Extending the effectiveness of the occupancy tax in the town of North Castle

This bill extends the expiration date of North Castle's existing occupancy tax from 2025 to 2027. It directly affects the town of North Castle, which collects the tax from short-term rentals and hotels, and the property owners/hotels paying the tax. The key mechanism is amending Section 2 of the 2016 law to change the tax's expiration date from September 1, 2025, to September 1, 2027. The bill does not create new taxes or alter tax rates, only extends the current tax's operational period. It was signed into law as Chapter 227 on August 7, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing occupancy tax without altering rates or creating new taxes, ensuring continued revenue for North Castle's budget management and maintaining current fiscal structure.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 847: Relates to sales and compensating sales taxes in the county of Wayne

This bill extends Wayne County's existing 1% additional sales tax (on top of the standard 3% rate) through 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Wayne County who pay sales tax on goods and services. The key provision modifies tax law to extend the tax period from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2027. The bill was signed into law as Chapter 253 on August 7, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Wayne County's 1% sales tax to maintain revenue stream, directly supporting tax collection for county budget purposes without reducing rates or funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 7198: Relates to the imposition of sales and compensating use taxes by the county of Albany

This bill extends Albany County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax (on top of its existing 3% rate) until November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Albany County who pay this tax, as well as local governments that receive tax revenue distributions. The key provision requires the county to distribute the additional tax revenue quarterly to cities and unincorporated areas in the same proportion as its current 3% tax revenue, and to towns/villages in the same manner as the existing tax. The bill also specifies that if any city in the county exercises its separate tax authority, the county does not need to distribute the additional tax revenue during that period. This is a straightforward extension of an existing local tax authorization with clear revenue distribution rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends 1% sales tax authority to increase county revenue, directly advancing fiscal management and tax collection for local government funding until 2027.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes