Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8253: Relates to interest on unclaimed child and spousal support payments

This bill changes how interest is calculated on unclaimed child and spousal support payments held as abandoned property. Property owners will no longer receive interest on these payments once they're paid to the state comptroller, except for specific types of abandoned property held by the state for the first five years. For those limited cases, interest will accrue at the overpayment rate (as set by tax law) minus one percentage point. The bill directly affects owners of abandoned properties where child or spousal support payments were unclaimed, altering their financial entitlements under state law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesReduces state spending by eliminating interest payments on abandoned property held by the state.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 6736: Relates to requiring Medicaid to cover a wearable medical device to treat certain forms of cancer

Requires Medicaid to cover a wearable medical device that uses low-intensity, alternating electric fields delivered to the tumor site to treat glioblastoma and other cancers as recommended by medical and scientific evidence.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires Medicaid to fund a new cancer treatment device, increasing state government spending on public health programs as mandated coverage.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates Medicaid coverage for a cancer treatment device, expanding access to evidence-based medical care under public health programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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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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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 10264: Permits the Chenango Forks central school district to create an insurance reserve fund

This bill authorizes the Chenango Forks Central School District to establish an insurance reserve fund to help cover specific insurance claims and legal judgments. The legislation amends state law to allow this district, along with several other named school districts, to set aside money for losses related to risks they are required to insure, such as liability claims. It clarifies that funds from this reserve cannot be used for losses already covered by other existing reserve funds or for specific excluded risks listed in state insurance laws. By taking effect immediately, the bill provides a direct mechanism for the district to manage financial risks associated with insurance without needing further legislative approval for this specific purpose.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by allowing school districts to create insurance reserve funds, ensuring financial stability and protecting against future liabilities.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allows a school district to create an insurance reserve fund, protecting district finances and ensuring resources remain available for education operations.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 11476: Expands what qualifies as an authorized project for the "county of Westchester public works investment act"

This bill amends the "County of Westchester Public Works Investment Act" to officially include the replacement of five specific bridges as eligible projects for funding. The legislation directly affects the Westchester County Department of Public Works by adding these bridge replacements to the list of authorized construction and repair activities. The five bridges targeted for replacement are the Anita Lane, Ward Avenue, Halstead Avenue, Oakland Beach Avenue, and Playland Parkway bridges, all located in Mamaroneck or Rye. By making these projects eligible, the bill allows the county to utilize existing public works funds to repair or rebuild these structures without needing separate legislative approval for each one.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands funding eligibility for essential public infrastructure projects, strengthening state budget allocation for public works.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill expands funding eligibility for replacing five specific bridges, directly advancing road infrastructure and transportation safety.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 11296: Permits the Vestal Central School District to create an insurance reserve fund

This bill allows the Vestal Central School District to establish an insurance reserve fund to help cover specific insurance claims and legal judgments. The legislation amends state law to explicitly include this school district alongside other existing districts that are permitted to create such funds. Under the new rules, the district can use money from the reserve to pay for losses related to risks where insurance is required, provided it does not already have a separate reserve for those same risks. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, giving the school board the authority to set up the fund and begin managing it according to state guidelines.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by allowing a school district to create an insurance reserve fund, protecting against future financial losses.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables a school district to create an insurance reserve fund, protecting district finances and ensuring resources remain available for educational operations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9452: Extends certain provisions relating to supermarkets providing excess edible food to food relief organizations

This bill extends a tax incentive program for supermarkets that donate excess edible food to food relief organizations, keeping the provision in place until December 31, 2031. The measure directly affects grocery stores and food banks by maintaining the financial benefits that encourage supermarkets to share surplus food with those in need. The key provision simply updates the expiration date of an existing law that was originally set to end in 2026, ensuring the program continues for an additional five years. No new requirements or changes to the donation process are introduced; the bill only adjusts the timeline for when the current rules will no longer apply.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends tax incentive for food donations, promoting fiscal responsibility and supporting essential food relief programs through maintained tax benefits.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 8938: Includes the county of Sullivan within the definition of a designated community

This bill (S 8938) amends New York State law to include Sullivan County within the definition of a "designated community" for community preservation funds. It updates two sections of state law (General Municipal Law §6-s and Tax Law §1560) to explicitly list Sullivan County alongside Putnam, Ulster, and Westchester as qualifying counties. This change directly affects Sullivan County municipalities, allowing them to access community preservation funds previously available only to the other three Hudson Valley counties. The bill makes a technical definitional update with no new funding mechanisms or eligibility criteria beyond expanding the geographic scope.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands eligibility for community preservation funds, increasing state budget allocations to Sullivan County municipalities for essential public programs.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 8637: Relates to purposes of the drug treatment and public education fund

Expands the purposes of the drug treatment and public education fund to include prevention and recovery programs; requires reporting to be made available on the office of addiction services and supports' website.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands fund purposes to include prevention/recovery programs, directing existing budget toward public health services.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands drug treatment fund to include prevention/recovery programs, directly supporting criminal justice reform through rehabilitation and recidivism reduction.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands drug treatment fund to include prevention/recovery programs, strengthening public health services under healthcare topic.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 No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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