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

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 11561: Enacts into law necessary legislation including extensions and technical corrections

Extends the demonstration project and workgroup to reduce the use of temporary staffing agencies in residential healthcare facilities for a fifth year, until December 31, 2027 (Part A); extends the duration of certain brownfield redevelopment and remediation tax credits with respect to a site located at 1800 Park Avenue (Part B); makes technical corrections relating to extending the term and authority of the independent monitor for the Orange county IDA (Part C); extends the demonstration project and workgroup to reduce the use of temporary staffing agencies in residential healthcare facilities for a fifth year, until December 31, 2027 (Part D); makes technical corrections to section 11-3206 of the administrative code of the city of New York (Part E); provides for the temporary transfer of racing support payments (Part F).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends tax credits for brownfield redevelopment and funds a program to reduce temporary staffing in healthcare, indicating fiscal support.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 10648: Implements an agreement between the state and an employee organization; providing for the adjustment of salaries of certain incumbents in the professional service in the state university; appropriation

Implements an agreement between the state and an employee organization; provides for the adjustment of salaries of certain incumbents in the professional service in the state university; makes an appropriation for the purpose of effectuating certain provisions thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds to adjust university professional service salaries, directly advancing state budget spending for public services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides salary adjustments and funding for state university professional staff, directly supporting educators.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill implements an agreement to adjust salaries for state university employees, directly funding and protecting worker compensation.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 11534: Provides for compensation and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees; appropriation

Provides for compensation and other terms and conditions of employment of certain state officers and employees; authorizes funding of joint labor-management committees; implements agreements between the state and an employee organization; makes an appropriation therefor (Part A); provides for the salaries of certain state officers and employees excluded from collective negotiating units; makes an appropriation therefor (Part B).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes funding and makes appropriations for state officer and employee compensation, directly advancing the budget topic.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds state employee compensation, authorizes joint labor-management committees, and implements collective bargaining agreements.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 10187: Relates to the Volunteer and Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association of Bethpage

Relates to the Volunteer and Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association of Bethpage, Nassau county, New York, Inc.; changes "firemen" to "firefighters"; directs that certain taxes received shall be used by such benevolent association in furtherance of its purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs specific tax receipts to fund the Volunteer Firefighter's Benevolent Association, thereby strengthening fiscal support for essential public safety services.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 10203: Authorizes the assessor of Nassau county to accept an application for retroactive real property tax exempt status from Ray of Hope, Inc.

This bill allows the Nassau County tax assessor to accept a late application for real property tax exemption from an organization called Ray of Hope, Inc. The request specifically concerns a property located in Baldwin for the 2026-2027 tax year, which the organization missed the deadline to apply for previously. If the assessor determines the organization qualifies for the exemption, the bill authorizes correcting the tax records and potentially refunding any taxes already paid along with cancelling related penalties or liens. This legislation provides a specific administrative remedy for this single entity rather than changing general tax laws for the public.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants retroactive tax exemption, reducing tax burden for a non-profit organization and providing potential refunds.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill grants tax exemption to a non-profit housing organization, reducing costs and supporting affordable housing efforts.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 10182: Relates to the purpose of the Macedon Center Volunteer and Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association, Inc., and the use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes

Relates to the purpose of the Macedon Center Volunteer and Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association, Inc., and the use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs foreign fire insurance premium taxes to fund a volunteer firemen's benevolent association, effectively allocating tax revenue to support public safety services.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9767: Increases the value of a motor vehicle exempt from the provisions of a will or intestate distribution for the benefit of the family of a decedent

This bill increases the monetary limit for a motor vehicle that can be exempt from a deceased person's will or estate distribution to fifty thousand dollars, up from the previous twenty-five thousand. It directly affects surviving spouses and children, allowing them to claim one vehicle worth up to the new limit without paying estate taxes on that portion of its value. If a family member chooses a vehicle worth more than fifty thousand dollars, they must pay the difference to the estate, or they can instead receive up to fifty thousand dollars in cash. The legislation also clarifies that if the car was specifically bequeathed in a will, any payment made to the estate for the amount exceeding the limit belongs to the person named in the will.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases tax exemption for families, reducing estate tax burden and providing financial relief to surviving spouses and children.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9958: Allows municipalities to relieve property owners of penalties due to lack of payment if such property owner was a victim of property tax fraud

This bill allows local tax authorities to waive interest and penalties for property owners who were victims of property tax fraud. To qualify, owners must prove they were defrauded, such as through check fraud or mail theft, by submitting documents like affidavits, bank records, or police reports. The relief is limited to the time period the taxes were overdue due to the fraud and cannot exceed one year. Additionally, if the waived funds would have gone to another local government entity, that entity must agree to the cancellation. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief to fraud victims, protecting property owners from penalties and promoting fiscal fairness.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9855: Relates to requirements associated with contracts between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations

Relates to requirements associated with contracts between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations including an advance payment of 25% of the total award to cover expenses incurred in the first quarter.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates automatic 25% advance payments for state contracts, improving cash flow for non-profits and promoting fiscal efficiency in state spending.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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