Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 6232: Relates to the imposition of sales tax in the county of Orleans

This bill extends Orleans County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales tax on top of the existing 3% rate, now authorized through November 30, 2027 (previously set to expire in 2025). It directly affects residents and businesses in Orleans County, where this local tax is collected. The key provision amends a tax law section to adjust the expiration date of the county's existing tax authority. The bill was signed into law on August 7, 2025 (Chapter 219), making the extension effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Orleans County's 1% sales tax authority, directly supporting continued tax revenue collection and fiscal management for local services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 7375: Extends the authorization of the city of New Rochelle to impose an additional sales and compensating use tax

This bill (A 7375) extends New Rochelle's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax until December 31, 2027. It directly affects New Rochelle residents and businesses by allowing the city to continue collecting this specific tax, which is in addition to the existing 3% local sales tax. The key change modifies the expiration date in state tax law from 2025 to 2027, maintaining the same tax rate and structure. The bill was passed by both legislative chambers in May 2025 and signed into law by the governor in August 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends New Rochelle's existing 1% sales tax authority until 2027, preserving local revenue without rate change or new funding mechanisms.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 6200: Extends the effectiveness of the occupancy tax in the village of Harrison

This bill extends the expiration date of Harrison Village's occupancy tax from September 1, 2025, to September 1, 2027. It directly affects hotels, motels, and short-term rental businesses in Harrison Village, which collect this tax on guest stays. The key change modifies the tax law's sunset provision to maintain the tax's current structure for two additional years. The bill does not alter the tax rate or scope, only its effective duration. This extension was signed into law on August 7, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing occupancy tax duration, maintaining current revenue stream without rate changes. Protects ongoing fiscal management for village services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 7149: Extends the authorization for Chautauqua county to impose an additional one percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Chautauqua County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax until November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Chautauqua County who pay sales taxes, as the county will continue collecting this tax during the extended period. The bill specifies that 3/20th of the tax revenue must be allocated to local municipalities based on population, while the remainder funds county Medicaid expenses, road projects, capital improvements, and debt repayment. This is a procedural extension of an existing tax authorization, not a new tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends county sales tax authority to fund Medicaid, roads, and debt repayment, directly allocating revenue to public services per Budget & Taxes topic indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates tax revenue to county Medicaid expenses, directly funding healthcare services as specified in the summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates tax revenue to 'road projects' as specified in summary, directly funding transportation infrastructure maintenance and development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 6521: Extends the period during which the county of Herkimer is authorized to impose additional sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Herkimer County's authorization to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax (beyond existing rates) through November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Herkimer County, who will continue to pay this tax during the extended period. The bill specifies that all net tax revenue must first fund county correctional facility construction, with any remaining funds deposited into the county's general fund. This change modifies existing tax law to update the expiration date and clarify fund usage requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax authority to fund correctional facility construction and general fund, directly allocating tax revenue for budget purposes95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 5977: Extends the authorization of the county of Cayuga to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Cayuga County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales tax (on top of existing rates) until November 30, 2027. The key change updates the expiration date in state tax law from 2025 to 2027, allowing the county to continue this tax without needing new legislation. It directly affects Cayuga County residents and businesses that pay sales tax within the county. The bill does not create new taxes or change tax rates - it only prolongs the existing authorization period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing sales tax authorization, maintaining county revenue for public services without new taxes or rate changes, directly supporting local budget stability.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 7373: Extends the village of Port Chester occupancy tax for two years

This bill extends Port Chester's existing occupancy tax, which applies to hotels and short-term rentals, until December 31, 2027. It directly affects businesses in Port Chester that collect this tax from guests. The bill amends the tax law to change the expiration date from 2025 to 2027, keeping the current tax structure in place. The extension does not alter the tax rate or add new requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing occupancy tax without rate changes, maintaining revenue stream for local budget management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 7821: Extends the authorization for an additional sales tax in Cortland county

This bill extends Cortland County's authorization to collect an additional 1% sales tax, which currently runs from 1992 through November 2025. The extension changes the end date to November 30, 2027, allowing the county to continue this tax for two more years. The tax applies to all sales within Cortland County, directly affecting residents and businesses that purchase goods there. The change modifies an existing tax law provision without altering the tax rate or scope.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Cortland County's existing 1% sales tax authorization, maintaining revenue for county budget purposes without altering tax rate or scope.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 855: Relates to extending the authorization for Ontario county to impose additional rates of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Ontario County's authority to impose additional sales and use taxes until 2027. It authorizes two specific rate increases: a one-eighth of one percent (0.125%) additional tax for most of the period, and a higher three-eighths of one percent (0.375%) additional tax for a later portion of the period. These increases build on the county's existing 3% sales tax rate. The policy directly affects Ontario County residents and businesses by allowing the county to collect these additional tax revenues for local services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes county to increase sales tax rates (0.125%-0.375%), expanding tax revenue authority for local services without defunding or restricting existing policies.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 848: Relates to sales and compensating use taxes in the county of Livingston

This bill (S 848) authorizes Livingston County to impose an additional 1% sales tax on top of existing rates, effective June 2023 through November 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Livingston County who pay sales tax on goods and services. The key provision requires all revenue from this additional tax to first cover the county's Medicaid expenses, with any remaining funds then deposited into the county's general fund for other purposes. The tax must be collected separately from other county taxes and managed in a dedicated special fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes 1% sales tax to fund Medicaid first, then general fund, directly allocating tax revenue to essential public service (Medicaid) and fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates 1% sales tax revenue to directly cover county Medicaid expenses, explicitly funding healthcare services under public health programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes