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 Yes ✗ Opposes 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 Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 21: Relates to expenditures for Warren county community colleges; extends the effectiveness of provisions relating to an additional Warren county mortgage recording tax

Relates to Warren county no longer providing community colleges funding with excess funds from the collection of mortgage recording taxes as such money is allocated to the CDTA; extends the effectiveness of provisions relating to an additional Warren county mortgage recording tax to December 1, 2027.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRedirects Warren County mortgage tax revenue from community colleges to CDTA, defunding public education services previously funded by tax excesses.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 8210: Extends provisions of law authorizing the county of Cortland to impose an additional mortgage recording tax

This bill extends Cortland County's authority to collect an additional tax on mortgage recordings until December 1, 2027. The tax, paid when property mortgages are recorded with the county, directly affects homeowners and lenders conducting mortgage transactions in Cortland County. It amends a 2007 law (last updated in 2023) to change the expiration date from December 1, 2025, to December 1, 2027, ensuring the county can continue collecting this revenue without needing new legislation. The extension does not create a new tax but prolongs an existing provision.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends Cortland County's mortgage recording tax authority until 2027, ensuring continued revenue collection for county fiscal management. Directly supports tax system stability without new legislation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 6223: Extends the authority of the county of Ulster to impose an additional 1 percent sales and compensating use tax

This bill extends Ulster County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales tax (on top of the existing 3% rate) for two more years, through November 30, 2027. It directly affects Ulster County residents and businesses that pay sales tax within the county. The key provision updates the tax law to automatically extend the existing tax authority period, ensuring the county can continue collecting this supplemental tax without needing new legislation. The extension maintains the current tax rate structure and allocation of revenue under the county's existing agreement with the city of Kingston.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Ulster County's 1% sales tax authority, maintaining county revenue for budget purposes without new legislation.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 8568: Relates to base proportions in Nassau and Suffolk counties

Bill A8568 limits annual increases in property tax base proportions for Nassau and Suffolk counties. For Nassau County, local approval is required to cap annual increases at 1% per year; Suffolk County gets a 2% cap for most years but a 1% cap specifically for the 2025-2026 tax year. If calculations would exceed these limits, local governments must adjust other tax classes to ensure total base proportions equal 100%. The law applies to tax levies based on the 2025 assessment rolls in these counties.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill caps property tax increases at 1-2% annually, restricting local tax hikes in Nassau/Suffolk counties, directly limiting tax growth.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Jun 26, 2025

S 8413: Enacts the "City of Dunkirk Revenue Anticipation Note Refinancing Act"; makes an appropriation therefor

Enacts the "City of Dunkirk Revenue Anticipation Note Refinancing Act" to authorize a loan to be made from the state to the city of Dunkirk (Part A); makes an appropriation therefor (Part B).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes state loan to city via appropriation, directly involving state fiscal management and budget allocation.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate May 23, 2025

S 7798: Makes technical changes to the aid to localities budget

S 7798 makes technical adjustments to New York State's 2025-26 aid to localities budget, specifically reallocating $90 million from the General Fund to the "Underserved Communities and Civic Engagement Program." The bill directs funding to seven specific nonprofit organizations, including the Asian American Foundation, New York Urban League, and Catholic Charities Community Services, for services like housing assistance, workforce training, and healthcare in underserved areas. This is a procedural budget modification with no new policy changes, simply adjusting existing allocations. The bill became law on May 23, 2025, and applies immediately to the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReallocates $90M from General Fund to fund housing, workforce, and healthcare services via nonprofits in underserved areas, advancing public service funding within fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates $90M to nonprofits for housing assistance services in underserved communities, explicitly funding housing programs as part of the Underserved Communities Program.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds workforce training via nonprofit programs in underserved communities, supporting labor-related workforce development.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate May 20, 2025

S 3003: AID TO LOCALITIES BUDGET

Bill S 3003 appropriates specific amounts of money for the "Aid to Localities Budget," providing financial support to local governments for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025. It also reappropriates unspent funds from prior years and allows for the allocation of federal grants. A key provision grants the budget director authority to withhold these funds if a general fund imbalance of $2 billion or more is projected for fiscal year 2025-26. However, certain payments like public assistance, debt service, and those mandated by federal law or court orders are exempt from these potential withholdings. The bill outlines a process for notification and legislative review if such withholdings are initiated.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for local governments, reappropriates unspent funds, and includes fiscal responsibility measures like withholding funds for imbalances, directly advancing budget management and public service funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly May 20, 2025

A 3000: STATE OPERATIONS BUDGET

Bill A 3000, titled the State Operations Budget, appropriates funds for the ongoing operations of state government for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025. It allocates new money and reappropriates unspent funds from previous years to support various state agencies and their functions. A key provision allows the budget director to temporarily withhold certain payments if the state projects a general fund imbalance of $2 billion or more. However, specific payments like public assistance, debt service, and those mandated by federal law or court orders are exempt from these potential withholdings. The legislature is also given a period to propose an alternative plan before any withholdings take effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for state operations and includes deficit management (withholding payments only in extreme imbalances), aligning with fiscal responsibility and funding essential government functions.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes