Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 8161: Authorizes Yeshivas Nachlas Sofrim to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

This bill allows Yeshivas Nachlas Sofrim Inc. to apply for retroactive property tax exemption on its Ramapo, New York property (66 Highview Road) for 2022-2023 tax years. If approved by the town assessor and Ramapo Town Board, the organization can receive refunds for taxes paid on those years, including cancellation of related penalties or interest. The bill authorizes the town to treat the application as if filed on time, correcting past tax rolls. It directly affects only this specific religious institution and its property tax obligations for the 2022-2023 assessment period.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesGrants retroactive property tax exemption, reducing town revenue for a specific entity, weakening budgetary resources by defunding collected taxes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes 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 6216: Extends provisions allowing the county of Fulton to impose a mortgage recording tax

Extends provisions allowing the county of Fulton to impose a county recording tax on obligation secured by a mortgage on real property to November 30, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Fulton County's mortgage recording tax, maintaining existing tax revenue stream for local government fiscal management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 6213: Extends the authorization for imposition of additional sales and compensating use taxes in Greene county

This bill extends Greene County's authorization to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax (on top of the existing 3% rate) through November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Greene County who pay sales taxes on goods and services. The key change updates the expiration date from 2025 to 2027 in the tax law, maintaining the same tax rate and scope. The bill does not alter the tax rate or create new tax categories - only extends the current authorization period. The bill was signed into law on August 7, 2025 (Chapter 285).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Greene County's existing sales tax authorization, maintaining revenue stream without rate changes. Directly supports tax policy continuity for local budget management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 6843: Relates to extending the authority for Nassau county to impose certain taxes and fees

Extends the authority of the county of Nassau to impose hotel and motel taxes; extends the expiration of certain provisions relating to a surcharge on tickets to places of entertainment in such county, a charge for copying and searching for police accident reports, and receipt of service charges by the Nassau county traffic and parking violations agency; extends the authority of Nassau County to impose additional sales and compensating use taxes and local government assistance programs in Nassau County.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Nassau County's tax authority for hotel, entertainment, and service fees, enabling continued revenue collection for county operations and fiscal management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 6267: Extends the authorization of the county of Delaware to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

S 6267 extends Delaware County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax, which currently applies on top of the existing 3% rate. This extension applies to Delaware County residents and businesses paying sales tax within the county, covering the period from September 1, 2022, through November 30, 2027. The bill modifies existing tax law to authorize the county to maintain this tax rate during the extended period without requiring new legislative approval. The measure directly affects local tax collection in Delaware County but does not change tax rates for other jurisdictions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends Delaware County's tax authority to maintain 1% sales/use tax rate (total 4%), enabling continued revenue for county budgets without new approval.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ 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 · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 3625: Extends the authorization for additional sales and use tax for Schoharie county

This bill extends Schoharie County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales tax on top of its existing 3% rate. The extension applies from June 1, 2024, through November 30, 2027, allowing the county to maintain this tax for local funding. It directly affects Schoharie County residents and businesses, as the tax applies to retail sales within the county during this period. The bill modifies existing tax law to renew this specific authorization without creating new tax rates or changing the total tax burden.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Schoharie County's existing 1% sales tax authority for local funding, maintaining revenue without new rates or tax increases.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 4858: Extends authorization for the county of Lewis to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Lewis County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales tax, which was originally authorized until 2025. The extension allows the county to continue this tax through November 30, 2027, for funding local services. It directly affects residents and businesses in Lewis County who pay this additional sales tax. The bill makes no changes to the tax rate or collection methods - only extends the authorization period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Lewis County's 1% sales tax authorization to fund local services through 2027, maintaining tax revenue for public spending without rate changes.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes