Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 7078: Authorizes the town of Patterson to impose a hotel and motel tax

This bill authorizes the town of Patterson, New York, to impose a 5% tax on transient hotel and motel stays (including bed-and-breakfasts and tourist facilities), excluding guests staying 90+ consecutive days or certain exempt entities like government agencies and non-profits. Hotels and motels must collect the tax from guests and remit it to Patterson’s treasury, with revenues funding general town expenses. The tax authority expires after two years unless renewed. It does not apply to permanent residents or specific exempt organizations as defined in the law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new local tax revenue (5% hotel/motel tax) to fund town expenses, directly advancing budget/tax policy through increased fiscal authority.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Sep 5, 2025

S 2457: Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program

Establishes the mechanical insulation energy savings program to provide grants for qualified mechanical insulation expenditures to school districts, public hospitals, public housing buildings, and political subdivisions that have completed a qualified audit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state grants for energy efficiency in public buildings (schools, hospitals), directly funding essential services through budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for school district mechanical insulation, improving school infrastructure and energy efficiency as part of funding support.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides grants for mechanical insulation to improve energy efficiency in public buildings, directly advancing energy savings goals through infrastructure investment.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings, reducing energy consumption and associated emissions through mechanical insulation grants.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides grants for insulation in public housing buildings, directly funding housing infrastructure improvements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 26, 2025

S 7967: Includes the Island Park Public Library as an eligible library for the financing of projects through the dormitory authority

This bill (S 7967) adds the Island Park Public Library to the list of public libraries eligible to receive financing for projects through the state's dormitory authority. It directly affects the Island Park Public Library by allowing it to access state funding for library construction or improvements previously available only to other designated libraries. The key mechanism is a simple amendment to an existing law, expanding eligibility to include this specific library without changing the program's structure or requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands eligibility for existing state dormitory financing to fund public library projects, supporting public service funding allocation without new tax or budget changes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 7542: Amends chapter 530 of the laws of 2024, amending the tax law relating to authorizing an occupancy tax in the village of Medina, in relation to the effectiveness thereof

This bill extends the Village of Medina's existing authority to impose an occupancy tax on short-term rentals (like hotels or vacation homes) through December 31, 2027, instead of expiring in 2025. It directly affects Medina residents, businesses operating short-term rentals, and visitors staying in those properties. The key change modifies the expiration date in the existing tax law to provide continued authority for two additional years. The bill was signed into law as Chapter 314 on August 7, 2025, making the extension effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Medina's existing occupancy tax authority through 2027, maintaining local revenue collection without new taxes or funding cuts, directly supporting tax policy continuity.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 7525: Extends the authorization to impose a county recording tax on obligations secured by a mortgage on real property in Albany County

This bill (S 7525) extends Albany County's existing authority to charge a recording tax on mortgage-related documents for real property. It updates the expiration date of this tax authorization from December 2025 to December 2027, meaning the tax will continue to apply to mortgage filings in Albany County through that new date. The bill directly affects homeowners and lenders who file mortgage documents in Albany County, as they will continue to pay this recording fee. The change is purely procedural, maintaining the current tax structure without altering the tax rate or scope.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing county mortgage recording tax authorization, maintaining current tax revenue stream without rate changes or new provisions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 8074: Extends the authority of the town of Newburgh to impose a hotel and motel tax

This bill extends Newburgh's existing authority to collect a hotel and motel tax for two additional years, until December 2027. It directly affects hotels and motels operating within Newburgh by allowing them to continue paying this tax. The key change modifies the expiration date in the 2020 law (previously set for 2025) to December 23, 2027, with a minor technical adjustment to the law's structure. The bill does not change tax rates or create new requirements, only prolonging the current tax authority.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing hotel/motel tax authority without rate changes, maintaining current local revenue stream for municipal budgeting.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 8210: Extends provisions of law authorizing the county of Cortland to impose an additional mortgage recording tax

This bill extends Cortland County's authority to collect an additional tax on mortgage recordings until December 1, 2027. The tax, paid when property mortgages are recorded with the county, directly affects homeowners and lenders conducting mortgage transactions in Cortland County. It amends a 2007 law (last updated in 2023) to change the expiration date from December 1, 2025, to December 1, 2027, ensuring the county can continue collecting this revenue without needing new legislation. The extension does not create a new tax but prolongs an existing provision.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends Cortland County's mortgage recording tax authority until 2027, ensuring continued revenue collection for county fiscal management. Directly supports tax system stability without new legislation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 8275: Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions authorizing the county of Madison to impose an additional mortgage recording tax

Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions authorizing the county of Madison to impose an additional mortgage recording tax until December 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends county's mortgage tax authority, enabling continued revenue collection. Directly supports tax provision continuity without relief or cuts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes