Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Oct 14, 2025

A 8651: Relates to the tax exemption of a mutual redevelopment company

This bill extends tax exemptions for mutual redevelopment companies in cities with over one million residents. It allows local governments to grant an additional 50-year tax exemption period after the initial maximum period ends, provided the company pays at least 5% of annual rent (minus utilities) for residential units or the taxes paid in 2001 - whichever is lower. The exemption applies specifically to residential portions of redevelopment projects. This change directly affects mutual redevelopment companies operating in large cities like New York City, altering their long-term tax obligations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax exemptions for redevelopment companies, reducing their tax burden - direct tax relief measure supporting tax policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ 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 7079: Extends the authority of the county of Columbia to impose an additional 1 percent sales and compensating use tax

This bill extends Columbia County's existing authority to collect an additional 1% sales and use tax for two more years, through November 30, 2027. It modifies the tax law to maintain the current 1% rate (added to the existing 3% rate) without changing the tax structure. The extension directly affects residents and businesses in Columbia County that pay these taxes. The bill does not alter the tax rate or create new taxes, only prolonging the current authority.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing 1% sales tax authority for Columbia County budget without rate change, maintaining current revenue source for local services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 3424: Extends the authorization granted to the county of Franklin to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

Extends the authorization granted to the county of Franklin to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes until November 30th, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends county's sales tax authorization, enabling continued revenue collection for local budget without reducing tax rates.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 2111: Relates to the authority for the impose an additional mortgage recording tax in Otsego county

This bill extends Otsego County's existing authority to impose an additional tax on property deeds (mortgage recording tax) until December 31, 2027. It directly affects property buyers and sellers in Otsego County, as transactions involving property transfers will continue to incur this additional tax. The key provision modifies the expiration date of the county's tax authority from 2025 to 2027, ensuring the tax remains in place for two more years. The bill was signed into law on August 7, 2025, and is now effective.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Otsego County's mortgage recording tax authority until 2027, maintaining local revenue stream without reducing tax burden or altering rates.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 5571: Authorizes the county of Niagara to continue to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill allows Niagara County to continue collecting an additional 1% sales tax on top of its existing 3% rate through November 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Niagara County who pay sales tax on goods and services. The law extends a temporary tax authority that was previously authorized through 2025, now updated to cover the period March 2023 through November 2027. The change is procedural, modifying a tax law provision without altering the tax rate or creating new revenue requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Niagara County's existing 1% sales tax authority through 2027, enabling continued revenue collection for county budget without rate changes or new funding allocations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 7630: Extends the authority of the county of Orange to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes

Extends the authority of the county of Orange to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes; provides for the use of the tax funds collected.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends county tax authority for additional sales/use taxes, increasing revenue for local budget. Directly strengthens tax collection and fiscal management at county level.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ 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 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 5984: Extends certain provisions authorizing an occupancy tax in the village of Weedsport

This bill extends the existing authority for the village of Weedsport to collect an occupancy tax (such as hotel or short-term rental taxes) through December 31, 2027. It directly affects Weedsport residents and businesses operating in the village by continuing the current tax structure without changes to rates or collection methods. The bill updates the expiration date from 2025 to 2027 in the relevant tax law, ensuring the village can maintain this revenue source until the new deadline.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing occupancy tax authority, maintaining current revenue structure for village budget without rate changes, directly supporting fiscal management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes