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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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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9541: Requires that tax amounts extended on the final assessment roll, and any interest or penalties subsequently accruing thereon, be rounded to the nearest five-cent denomination

Requires that tax amounts extended on the final assessment roll, and any interest or penalties subsequently accruing thereon, be rounded to the nearest five-cent denomination prior to inclusion on any bill or notice.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill simplifies tax payment process by allowing rounding to nearest five cents, reducing administrative burden and potentially increasing tax compliance among taxpayers.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9113: Relates to liability insurance for voluntary foster care agencies

Establishes participation in assigned risk plans for voluntary foster care agencies (Part A); requires the office of children and family services to establish standards of payment for liability insurance costs beginning July 1, 2028 for the 2027-2028 rate year that ensures the maximum state aid rate accurately reflect the year over year increased costs for voluntary foster care agencies; directs such office to establish an application process (Part B); establishes the voluntary foster care agency insurance bridge fund; establishes a process for the distribution of moneys in such fund; sets eligibility requirements; requires certain supporting documentation (Part C).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill ensures state aid rates reflect rising insurance costs for foster care agencies, supporting program funding through fiscal management.85% 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 10624: Authorizes the Freeport Bible Center to file an application for a retroactive real property tax exemption with the village of Freeport assessor

Authorizes the Freeport Bible Center to file an application for a retroactive real property tax exemption with the county of Nassau assessor for all applicable taxes from the 2026 assessment roll.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants a retroactive tax exemption, providing tax relief which aligns with supporting fiscal relief measures.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 both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 11412: Requires an annual brownfields redevelopment tax credit report

This bill requires the state tax commissioner to publish an annual report on brownfields redevelopment tax credits by June 30th each year. The report will list the names of entities claiming these credits, the specific amounts of tax benefits received, and details about the projects funded, such as construction jobs, wage rates, and the number of minority and women-owned businesses involved. By making this information public, the legislation aims to increase transparency regarding how the state's tax incentives for cleaning up contaminated sites are being utilized. The requirement for this report applies to all taxpayers who claimed the credit in the previous calendar year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enhances transparency in tax credit usage, promoting fiscal responsibility and accountability in government spending.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10432: Extends provisions of law relating to temporary investments by local governments

This bill extends the expiration date of a law governing how local governments can make temporary investments from 2026 to 2029. It directly affects municipalities and other local entities that manage public funds by allowing them to continue using existing investment rules for a longer period. The legislation ensures that any investments made before the new deadline remain subject to the same conditions as before, while also clarifying that the act applies retroactively if passed after the original 2026 date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends investment rules for local governments, promoting fiscal management and protecting public funds.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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