Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 11295: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 14, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding for state government operations from April 1, 2026, through May 14, 2026, to ensure essential services continue while the regular annual budget is being finalized. The legislation allocates money to cover employee salaries and benefits, operational expenses, and payments for approved contracts and grants across all state departments and agencies. Specific funds are designated for personal services, non-personal service liabilities, and capital project costs incurred during this interim period. The bill authorizes the state comptroller to make these payments immediately, bridging the gap until the governor submits and the legislature enacts the full fiscal year budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to ensure essential state services continue, directly advancing the budget topic.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate May 7, 2026

S 10221: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 11, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running from April 1, 2026, through May 11, 2026, while waiting for the regular annual budget to be finalized. It authorizes the comptroller to pay salaries and benefits for state employees, cover essential non-personal expenses like supplies and utilities, and fund approved contracts and capital projects. The legislation allocates nearly $1.8 billion for employee compensation, $56 million for general state operations, and an additional $30 million for various contracts and grants. These funds are intended to ensure that all state departments and agencies can continue their normal activities without interruption during this specific two-month period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running, funding salaries and essential services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Senate May 7, 2026

S 664: Relates to assessment and taxation of lessees and users of certain tax exempt property

Subjects to taxation the possessory interest of a private individual or corporation which uses real property owned by the United States or the state, except for real property owned by public authorities, for business purposes; excludes private property where the use is for a concession available to the general public located on property, such as parks, available for the use of the general public.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax base by taxing business users of tax-exempt property, generating additional state revenue without targeting middle/lower income.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 3950: Expands the empire state apprenticeship tax credit to include additional credit for people with disabilities

This bill expands New York's existing apprenticeship tax credit by adding a $500 annual tax credit for employers who hire individuals with disabilities as apprentices. It directly affects employers participating in state-approved apprenticeship programs who hire people meeting the state's disability definition (from Executive Law §292(21)). The new credit applies separately from the existing annual credit structure for apprentice years (e.g., $2,000 for first-year apprentices), providing an additional incentive for disability inclusion. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds $500 tax credit for employers hiring disabled apprentices, providing direct tax relief under state tax code.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill adds $500 tax credit for employers hiring disabled apprentices, directly expanding employment opportunities and promoting inclusive hiring for a vulnerable workforce segment.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 1636: Authorizes the city school district of the city of Salamanca to establish a reserve fund for federal impact aid in the event such aid is reduced

This bill authorizes Salamanca City School District to create a reserve fund (capped at $5 million) using existing district funds if federal impact aid decreases. The fund would stabilize school tax levies and maintain educational services if federal aid is reduced, directly affecting Salamanca students and taxpayers. Voter approval via a separate ballot question is required before establishing the fund, and withdrawals would be disclosed in annual budget reports. The bill specifies that funds would be drawn from unassigned balances or other existing reserves, not new taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents tax increases by stabilizing school levies using existing funds if federal aid drops, aligning with fiscal responsibility.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes reserve fund to maintain educational services if federal aid decreases, protecting current funding stability for Salamanca schools.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 10102: Provides for the implementation of certain parts of the state fiscal plan for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year

Authorizes the South Country central school district, in the county of Suffolk, to issue serial bonds for the purpose of liquidating deficits in its general fund; requires that the district prepare quarterly budget reports, quarterly trial balances; provides for advance aid to such school district (Part A); extends provisions of law relating to directing the state inspector general to appoint an independent monitor for the Orange county industrial development agency for one year (Part B).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes bond issuance to liquidate deficits and mandates budget reporting, directly addressing fiscal management and state budget stabilization.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 10103: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 4, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to state government agencies for the period from April 1, 2026, through May 4, 2026. The legislation authorizes the comptroller to make payments for employee salaries, benefits, and operational expenses until the regular state budget is enacted. Specific allocations include approximately $1.49 billion for personal services, $44 million for non-personal service liabilities, and $30 million for approved contracts and capital projects. By passing this measure, the legislature ensures that state departments and agencies can continue their daily operations without interruption during this temporary gap in funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding for state operations, salaries, and benefits, directly advancing fiscal management and government spending.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 5060: Relates to establishing a public transportation expansion fund

Establishes a public transportation expansion fund for the purpose of ensuring access to public transportation for publicly funded economic development projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a dedicated public transportation expansion fund, allocating state budget resources for public infrastructure and economic development projects.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes public transportation expansion fund to ensure access for economic development projects, directly funding and advancing transit infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 1865: Enacts the lift our communities advertise locally (LOCAL) program

Enacts the lift our communities advertise locally (LOCAL) program which provides a tax credit on advertising for locally owned minority-owned and women-owned business enterprises, certified service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises or a small business.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for qualifying businesses, advancing fiscal support through targeted tax relief for minority/women/veteran-owned small enterprises.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes certified service-disabled veteran-owned businesses in tax credit eligibility, directly supporting veteran business opportunities and employment.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 7837: Establishes the buy American, buy union grant program and the buy American, buy union grant fund

Establishes the buy American, buy union grant program and the buy American, buy union grant fund for the purpose of providing grants to municipal subdivisions to reimburse such municipal subdivisions for the costs of procuring consumer or commercial vehicles which are union-made.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state grant fund to reimburse municipalities for union-made vehicle procurement, increasing government spending on procurement programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds procurement of union-made vehicles, directly supporting union labor and collective bargaining through reimbursement grants for municipal purchases.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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