Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 3698: Relates to exemptions from real property taxes for senior citizens

Authorizes localities to provide for an additional real property tax exemption for senior citizens who meet the income eligibility limits and other criteria to the extent of sixty-five percent of the assessed valuation of such real property.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for seniors, reducing property tax burden for lower-income seniors per income eligibility criteria, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 7685: Relates to increasing the amount of the childcare center tax abatement for certain properties in a city having a population of one million or more

Relates to increasing the amount of the childcare center tax abatement for certain properties in a city having a population of one million or more for abatements taken in a tax year commencing on or after July first, two thousand twenty-five; provides that no such childcare center tax abatement shall be authorized for any tax year commencing on or after July first, two thousand thirty-two; extends the deadline for application for such childcare center tax abatement to March fifteenth, two thousand twenty-seven.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax abatement for childcare centers, providing tax relief that supports essential services and fiscal policy for families in large cities.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

vetoed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 608: Requires the New York state thruway authority to submit biannual reports to the legislature of all fiscal transactions, receipts and expenditures

Requires the New York state thruway authority to submit biannual reports to the legislature of all fiscal transactions, receipts and expenditures, with each report covering activity from the prior six months.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires transparent reporting of fiscal transactions, promoting accountability in state spending management per Budget & Taxes topic.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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vetoed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 7950: Relates to the establishment of a fraud assessment commission, an assessment for workers' compensation fraud investigations and the workers' compensation fraud investigation fund

Establishes a fraud assessment commission; directs the chair of the workers' compensation board, in consultation with the workers' compensation fraud inspector general and the fraud assessment commission, to establish an assessment for workers' compensation fraud investigations to fund the investigation and prosecution of workers' compensation fraud, willful failure to secure payment of workers' compensation, and failure to keep true and accurate records; establishes the workers' compensation fraud investigation fund in the joint custody of the chair of the workers' compensation board, the commissioner of labor, and the comptroller, which shall consist of monies received from the imposition of the assessment for workers' compensation fraud investigations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new assessment (tax) to fund fraud investigations, directly creating a revenue stream for government spending under budget management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 688: Relates to the real property tax exemption for surviving spouses of volunteer firefighters or volunteer ambulance workers killed in the line of duty

Amends the real property tax exemption for surviving spouses of volunteer firefighters or volunteer ambulance workers killed in the line of duty to permit continuation of such exemption for volunteer members with service between two and five years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends real property tax exemption for surviving spouses, providing targeted tax relief under fiscal policy without increasing government spending.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 6977: Provides a tax exemption on real property owned by active auxiliary police officers in local law enforcement agencies in certain counties

Provides a tax exemption on real property owned by active auxiliary police officers in local law enforcement agencies in certain counties having a population of more than three hundred thirty-eight thousand and less than three hundred forty thousand, determined in accordance with the latest federal decennial census.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for auxiliary police officers, a form of tax relief for public safety personnel in targeted counties.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 7348: Increases the tax on deeds in the city of Mount Vernon

This bill raises Mount Vernon's deed tax rate to 1.5% on the value of real property sold or transferred within the city. It directly affects homebuyers, sellers, and property owners who complete transactions in Mount Vernon, requiring payment of the tax before deeds can be recorded. Key provisions include a $100,000 exemption on the property value (reducing the tax burden for lower-value sales) and allowing deductions for existing property liens. The tax applies to all conveyances regardless of where negotiations occur, but does not affect transactions finalized before September 1, 1984.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesIncreases deed tax rate to 1.5%, raising tax burden on property transactions despite $100k exemption for lower-value sales.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 8601: Authorizes New Hour for Women and Children LI, Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

Authorizes New Hour for Women and Children LI, Inc. to receive a real property tax exemption for the 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 assessment rolls.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants tax exemption to nonprofit, providing tax relief for public service organization serving vulnerable populations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 1969: Authorizes the village of Chester to impose a hotel and motel tax; and provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

This bill authorizes the village of Chester to impose a 5% tax on short-term hotel and motel stays (including bed-and-breakfasts), effective immediately for a two-year period. It excludes permanent residents (those staying 90+ consecutive days) and requires the tax to be collected by property owners, with revenues deposited into Chester’s general fund for any lawful use. The tax expires automatically after two years, with specific collection rules and refund procedures outlined in the bill. It directly affects visitors staying in Chester lodging facilities for less than 90 days.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes 5% hotel/motel tax for Chester's general fund, increasing local revenue and supporting budget flexibility with no targeted tax relief or cuts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 6618: Authorizes the town of Montgomery to impose a hotel and motel tax; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

This bill authorizes the town of Montgomery to impose a 5% tax on hotel and motel room rentals for temporary stays (excluding permanent residents staying 90+ days and exempt entities like government bodies or qualifying nonprofits). Hotels would collect the tax from guests and remit it to Montgomery, with revenues deposited into the town’s general fund for any lawful use. The tax expires automatically two years after enactment, as specified in Section 2 of the bill. It directly affects short-term visitors and hotel operators within Montgomery.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes a 5% hotel/motel tax generating revenue for Montgomery's general fund, directly increasing local tax revenue for budgetary purposes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes