Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 21, 2026

A 10522: Authorizes the town of Clinton to impose an occupancy tax

Authorizes the town of Clinton to impose a 3% occupancy tax upon persons occupying hotel or motel rooms in such town; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes imposition of occupancy tax, directly increasing local revenue for budget purposes and fiscal management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 9326: Authorizes the assessor of the town of Babylon to accept an application for exemption from real property taxes from Tiegerman Community Services, Inc.

Authorizes the assessor of the town of Babylon to accept an application for exemption from real property taxes from Tiegerman Community Services, Inc.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemption for a community services organization, supporting budget relief for non-profit services.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 9027: Authorizes the village of Ellicottville to impose a hotel and motel tax

This bill authorizes the village of Ellicottville to impose a 5% tax on the nightly rental rate for hotel, motel, and bed-and-breakfast stays. It exempts permanent residents (staying 30+ consecutive days) and certain entities like government bodies and nonprofit organizations. Revenue from the tax must be paid into the village’s general fund, with up to 4% retained for administrative costs and the remainder directed to community development, tourism, and planning initiatives. Local laws implementing this tax can be enacted for up to three years at a time.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes local hotel tax to fund tourism/community development, directly increasing revenue allocation for public services per fiscal management guidelines.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 6047: Permits the town of Monroe to impose a hotel and motel tax

This bill authorizes the town of Monroe to impose a 5% tax on hotel, motel, and bed-and-breakfast room rentals (excluding guests staying 90+ consecutive days as "permanent residents"). It specifies that revenue must be collected by Monroe's fiscal officer and deposited into the town's general fund for any lawful purpose. The tax would expire automatically three years after enactment, with no application to government entities or qualifying nonprofits. The measure directly affects short-term lodging businesses and guests within Monroe, not other municipalities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes Monroe to impose 5% hotel tax for town general fund revenue, directly creating new tax revenue for local budget management.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 4325: Authorizes Powell House, in the village of Farmingdale, county of Nassau, to apply for a retroactive property tax exemption

Authorizes Powell House, in the village of Farmingdale, county of Nassau, to apply for and receive a retroactive property tax exemption with respect to the 2024-2025 school tax assessment rolls and the 2025 general tax assessment roll.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes property tax exemption for Powell House, providing direct tax relief and reducing tax liability for a specific entity, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 7762: Authorizes the assessor of the town of Brookhaven, county of Suffolk, to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from Ministerios Sion, Inc.

Authorizes the assessor of the town of Brookhaven, county of Suffolk, to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from Ministerios Sion, Inc. for all of the 2024 general taxes and all of the 2023-2024 school taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes a real property tax exemption, providing tax relief to Ministerios Sion, Inc. as a specific tax relief measure.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 7966: Authorizes the village of Atlantic Beach to impose a hotel, motel and beach club tax

Authorizes the village of Atlantic Beach, county of Nassau to impose a three percent hotel, motel and beach club tax; defines "beach club" as a facility formed, organized or operated by any person, firm or corporation, located on or contiguous to an ocean beach, permitting sunbathing, swimming and other allied recreation activities, including such uses operated by a hotel, cooperative complex or other entity; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes a 3% tax on hotels/motels/beach clubs, directly increasing local tax revenue under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 31, 2026

A 11349: Authorizes the town of Clarkstown to establish community preservation funds and to impose a real estate transfer tax; repealer

Authorizes the town of Clarkstown to establish community preservation funds and to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues therefrom to be deposited in the community preservation fund; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes a real estate transfer tax to fund community preservation, directly increasing local revenue for public programs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes community preservation funds via a transfer tax, likely intended to fund affordable housing or community preservation initiatives.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes