Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 6200: Extends the effectiveness of the occupancy tax in the village of Harrison

This bill extends the expiration date of Harrison Village's occupancy tax from September 1, 2025, to September 1, 2027. It directly affects hotels, motels, and short-term rental businesses in Harrison Village, which collect this tax on guest stays. The key change modifies the tax law's sunset provision to maintain the tax's current structure for two additional years. The bill does not alter the tax rate or scope, only its effective duration. This extension was signed into law on August 7, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing occupancy tax duration, maintaining current revenue stream without rate changes. Protects ongoing fiscal management for village services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 7080: Extends the authority of the county of Columbia to impose an additional real estate transfer tax

This bill extends Columbia County's existing authority to impose an additional tax on real estate transfers (sales) for two more years, changing the expiration date from 2025 to December 31, 2027. It directly affects buyers and sellers of property within Columbia County who pay this additional tax on transactions. The key provision amends the expiration date in the current law, maintaining the tax structure without altering the tax rate or scope. The bill was signed into law on August 7, 2025 (Chapter 304).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends Columbia County's real estate transfer tax authority, maintaining a revenue source for county budget without rate changes. Directly supports tax collection stability and fiscal management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 7149: Extends the authorization for Chautauqua county to impose an additional one percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Chautauqua County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax until November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Chautauqua County who pay sales taxes, as the county will continue collecting this tax during the extended period. The bill specifies that 3/20th of the tax revenue must be allocated to local municipalities based on population, while the remainder funds county Medicaid expenses, road projects, capital improvements, and debt repayment. This is a procedural extension of an existing tax authorization, not a new tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends county sales tax authority to fund Medicaid, roads, and debt repayment, directly allocating revenue to public services per Budget & Taxes topic indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates tax revenue to county Medicaid expenses, directly funding healthcare services as specified in the summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates tax revenue to 'road projects' as specified in summary, directly funding transportation infrastructure maintenance and development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 6521: Extends the period during which the county of Herkimer is authorized to impose additional sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Herkimer County's authorization to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax (beyond existing rates) through November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Herkimer County, who will continue to pay this tax during the extended period. The bill specifies that all net tax revenue must first fund county correctional facility construction, with any remaining funds deposited into the county's general fund. This change modifies existing tax law to update the expiration date and clarify fund usage requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends tax authority to fund correctional facility construction and general fund, directly allocating tax revenue for budget purposes95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 6755: Extends the expiration of the provisions authorizing the county of Cattaraugus to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use taxes

Extends the expiration of the provisions authorizing the county of Cattaraugus to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use taxes until November 30, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends county sales tax authority, maintaining revenue for local budgeting and fiscal management without altering tax rates or burden.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 5977: Extends the authorization of the county of Cayuga to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Cayuga County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales tax (on top of existing rates) until November 30, 2027. The key change updates the expiration date in state tax law from 2025 to 2027, allowing the county to continue this tax without needing new legislation. It directly affects Cayuga County residents and businesses that pay sales tax within the county. The bill does not create new taxes or change tax rates - it only prolongs the existing authorization period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing sales tax authorization, maintaining county revenue for public services without new taxes or rate changes, directly supporting local budget stability.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 7373: Extends the village of Port Chester occupancy tax for two years

This bill extends Port Chester's existing occupancy tax, which applies to hotels and short-term rentals, until December 31, 2027. It directly affects businesses in Port Chester that collect this tax from guests. The bill amends the tax law to change the expiration date from 2025 to 2027, keeping the current tax structure in place. The extension does not alter the tax rate or add new requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing occupancy tax without rate changes, maintaining revenue stream for local budget management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 4543: Extends the mortgage recording tax for Chenango county and relates to the depositing of mortgage recording tax funds into the general fund of the county of Chenango

Extends the mortgage recording tax for Chenango county; relates to the depositing of mortgage recording tax funds into the general fund of the county of Chenango.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends mortgage tax and directs funds to Chenango County's general fund, ensuring continued budgetary support for county operations.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 · 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