Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 10, 2026

A 10000: STATE OPERATIONS BUDGET

This bill (A10000) is a state budget appropriation measure that allocates funding for general government operations. It directly affects state agencies and departments that rely on annual appropriations to cover their day-to-day functions. The bill authorizes specific funding levels for state operations but does not detail specific programs or agencies, as no full text is available. It is currently referred to the Ways and Means committee for further review.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes funding for state operations, directly allocating budget resources for essential government functions, aligning with fiscal responsibility and public spending support.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Jun 9, 2026

S 9003: AID TO LOCALITIES BUDGET

This bill appropriates funds for the state's aid to localities budget, primarily supporting community services for the elderly and expanded in-home services programs. It allocates approximately $457 million from the General Fund and $172 million from federal sources for fiscal year 2026, with additional reappropriated funds from the prior year. The legislation allows flexibility in spending federal grants across different grant periods and defines specific terms for handling refunds, rebates, and other financial adjustments. It also repeals certain prior appropriations that would otherwise expire and requires budget director approval before funds can be disbursed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $457M from General Fund and $172M federal sources to fund community services for elderly and in-home programs, directly advancing state budget allocations for essential public services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 10134: Authorizes the Congregation Divrei Chaim to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

Authorizes the Congregation Divrei Chaim to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status for the 2023, 2024, 2025 assessment rolls and all of the 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 school taxes for two parcels of land located at 67 and 71 College Road in Monsey.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants retroactive tax exemption, reducing property tax burden for the congregation and aligning with fiscal relief goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9971: Authorizes the Congregation Atzei Chaim to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

Authorizes the Congregation Atzei Chaim to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status for the 2023 and 2024 assessment rolls and all of the 2023-2024 school taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants retroactive tax exemption, reducing tax burden and providing fiscal relief to the congregation.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9947: Relates to the collection and use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes

Updates provisions regarding the collection and use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes by the Centerport Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill clarifies collection and use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes, ensuring funds support the volunteer firefighter association.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 10077: Permits the town of Southeast, Putnam county, to lease certain sports field fences for advertisements

This bill authorizes the town of Southeast in Putnam County to rent out fences around the John E. Markel Memorial Park for advertisements. It allows a local non-profit organization to manage these ad spaces in exchange for a small fee, with all earnings strictly designated for the park's maintenance and care. The legislation overrides any existing local rules that might have prevented this specific type of lease agreement. Once passed, the town can immediately begin implementing this arrangement to generate funds for the park.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill generates revenue for park maintenance, promoting fiscal responsibility and funding public services.60% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1457: Provides for adjustment of the maximum income threshold for eligibility for SCRIE, DRIE, SCHE and DHE by any increase in the consumer price index

Provides for adjustment of the maximum income threshold for eligibility for the senior citizen rent increase exemption (SCRIE), disability rent increase exemption (DRIE), senior citizen homeowners' exemption (SCHE), and disabled homeowners' exemption (DHE) by any increase in the consumer price index (CPI).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts tax exemption thresholds to maintain eligibility amid inflation, preserving tax relief for seniors/disabled homeowners - a direct tax relief measure for lower-income groups.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAdjusts income thresholds for housing exemptions (SCRIE/DRIE/SCHE/DHE) to CPI, maintaining affordability for seniors/disabled renters/homeowners. Directly supports tenant protections and affordable housing access.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10185: Relates to legalizing and validating certain actions taken by the town of Aurelius in apportioning water district costs

Legalizes and validates the establishment of a unit-based tax levy by the town of Aurelius in apportioning certain water district costs in violation of current town law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill validates a unit-based tax levy to apportion water district costs, ensuring revenue collection for essential municipal services and fiscal management.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9565: Relates to establishing school-based food pantries in schools in the city school district of the city of New York

This bill, known as the New York City School-Based Food Pantry Act, authorizes the establishment of food pantries within high-need schools in New York City to help address student hunger and food insecurity. The program would operate on school premises during designated times, such as before or after school, providing free nutritious food to enrolled students and their families without interfering with instructional time. To ensure successful implementation, the bill mandates partnerships with local food organizations for training and supply coordination, while requiring strict guidelines to protect student dignity, maintain food safety, and prioritize volunteer-led operations. The Chancellor of the Department of Education would be responsible for prioritizing schools with the highest levels of economic need and submitting annual reports on the program's progress to state and city officials.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes school food pantries and provides funding through state sales and compensating use taxes, directly supporting budget and fiscal management for essential services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes food pantries in high-need schools and provides funding, directly supporting student welfare and educational access.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8746: Relates to professional employer organization services

Provides that receipts from other services and other business receipts, taxpayers, and combined groups including members, engaged in providing professional employer organization services shall include with such receipts amounts received with respect to wages, benefits, and other employee expenses disbursed to or for the benefit of a client's worksite employees and the related employment taxes if the amounts received are included in the calculation of the business income base or the combined business income base, respectively.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires PEOs to include client wage/benefit payments in taxable income, closing a potential tax loophole and expanding the tax base for state revenue.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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