Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 4527: Relates to the taxation of vapor products

Relates to the taxation of vapor products; provides for the licensing of vapor products distributors; imposes certain tax return filing requirements on vapor products distributors; provides for enforcement powers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes new tax on vapor products, generating state revenue through licensing and filing requirements, directly advancing fiscal management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9041: Extends the effectiveness of the authority of the town of Red Hook to impose real estate transfer taxes and to deposit revenue from such taxes into a community preservation fund

Extends the effectiveness of the authority of the town of Red Hook to impose real estate transfer taxes and to deposit revenue from such taxes into a community preservation fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends real estate transfer tax authority to fund community preservation, directing tax revenue to public purpose. Supports fiscal management through dedicated program funding.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill directs real estate transfer tax revenue to a community preservation fund, which typically funds affordable housing preservation and development initiatives.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 8574: Relates to school tax relief exemption notification

This bill requires local assessors to mail written notices of approval for the STAR (School Tax Relief) exemption to homeowners within 30 days of approving their applications. It also mandates that the state commissioner mail eligibility notices for a separate tax credit program within 30 days of determining eligibility. Exceptions apply if approval occurs too close to tax bill issuance (within 30 days) or payment deadlines. The law directly affects homeowners who apply for STAR exemptions or the credit, ensuring they receive timely confirmation of their tax relief status.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill ensures timely STAR tax exemption notifications, enabling homeowners to access existing tax relief program. Directly advances tax relief for eligible residents.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 10266: Provides that the additional sales tax that Cortland county is authorized to impose shall not be subject to preemption

This bill grants Cortland County the exclusive authority to collect an additional one percent sales tax without it being overridden by state preemption laws. The legislation amends the state tax code to ensure this specific local tax rate is calculated separately from the maximum allowable tax rate set by the state. By explicitly stating that the tax is not subject to preemption, the measure protects Cortland's ability to raise revenue independently from other local governments. This change directly affects businesses and consumers in Cortland County by allowing the county to maintain its own tax rate even if the state adjusts broader tax policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill protects local authority to collect additional sales tax, increasing revenue for Cortland County.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 9571: Permits multiple transfers of low-income housing tax credits

This bill allows low-income housing tax credits to be transferred multiple times between different owners or entities, rather than being limited to a single transfer. It directly affects taxpayers who own interests in low-income housing buildings and the entities that receive these tax credits. The key provision permits a transferee to pass the credit on to another person or entity, provided the transfer is properly documented and does not affect the project's eligibility for program benefits. The changes apply to tax credits allocated under the public housing law, regardless of whether the projects are under construction, completed, or in pre-development stages.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax credit transfers, providing more flexibility for low-income housing investments and potentially increasing funding for affordable housing programs.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill facilitates low-income housing tax credit transfers, enabling more entities to develop affordable housing projects and increasing available affordable housing units.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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died · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 3194: Relates to defining "period of war" for the alternative veterans' exemption

This bill updates New York's definition of "period of war" in the real property tax law to expand eligibility for the alternative veterans' exemption. It adds specific recent military conflicts to the existing list, including the Global War on Terrorism (September 11, 2001, through end of hostilities), and NATO combat operations in Somalia (1992-1994), Bosnia (1995-2004), and Kosovo (1999-1999). Veterans who served during these newly included periods will now qualify for the tax exemption. The change directly affects veterans whose service falls within these defined modern conflicts, ensuring they meet the eligibility criteria under current law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands real property tax exemption eligibility for veterans, providing tax relief by reducing tax burden for qualifying veterans under updated war period definitions.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands tax exemption eligibility by adding recent conflicts to qualifying service periods, directly advancing veterans' benefits under state tax law.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 10250: Authorizes Christian Congregation of Long Island to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

Authorizes the assessor of the town of Babylon to accept from Christian Congregation of Long Island an application for exemption from real property taxes with respect to the 2023-2024 assessment rolls.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants retroactive tax exemption to a religious congregation, reducing its property tax burden and aligning with fiscal relief for qualifying entities.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 1788: Extends eligibility for real property tax exemptions to certain veterans

This bill expands the eligibility for real property tax exemptions to include veterans who served in designated combat zones or combat theaters. To qualify, veterans must provide proof of service through specific military documents, such as discharge papers, campaign medals, or records of receiving hostile fire pay. If approved, the property tax exemption will cover up to ten percent of the assessed value of their home, capped at a maximum dollar amount determined by state rates. The legislation applies immediately upon enactment and directly affects residential property owners who are eligible veterans.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends real property tax exemptions to veterans, providing direct tax relief which aligns with supporting tax relief policies.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExtends property tax exemption eligibility to veterans with submarine/classified service, expanding a financial benefit for specific veteran groups.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 5578: Extends eligibility for real property tax exemptions to certain veterans

This bill expands real property tax exemptions to veterans who served in designated combat zones or theaters of operation. To qualify, veterans must provide proof of their service through specific military documents, such as discharge papers, campaign medals, or records showing they received hostile fire pay. If eligible, the bill allows these veterans to reduce their property taxes by up to ten percent of their home's assessed value, with a maximum benefit capped at eight thousand dollars. The law takes effect immediately upon passage and applies to qualifying residential properties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends real property tax exemption for veterans, providing direct tax relief per legislative intent.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExtends tax exemption benefits to specific veterans, expanding eligibility for a financial benefit related to service recognition.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 5142: Subtracts from the federal adjusted gross income any income earned by election inspectors, poll clerks, or election coordinators

Subtracts from the federal adjusted gross income any income earned by election inspectors, poll clerks, or election coordinators earned while working in relation to a general, primary, run-off primary, or special election to the extent includable in gross income for federal tax purposes; exempts such income from being included in the calculation of the amount of benefits under public assistance programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts election workers' income from federal tax calculations, providing tax relief for lower-income earners as per tax relief indicator.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExempts election worker income from federal tax and public assistance calculations, increasing disposable income and benefit access for specific labor roles.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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