Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 1451: Relates to creating the Neighborhood Small Business Rent Increase Exemption

Relates to creating the Neighborhood Small Business Rent Increase Exemption; provides a tax abatement for limiting rent increases on small businesses in a city of one million or more persons.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTax abatement provides direct tax relief for small businesses by limiting rent increase impacts, aligning with support indicators for fiscal relief.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 2454: Prohibits state reimbursement of campaign and political committees and legal defense funds for payments made on behalf of the criminal or civil defense of a state employee

Prohibits state reimbursement of campaign and political committees, or legal defense funds, for payments made on behalf of the criminal or civil defense of a state employee.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits state reimbursement for political/legal defense funds, restricting government spending on non-essential expenditures per budget allocation rules.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 8463: Provides a one-year utility bill tax and surcharge holiday and two-year green energy tax holiday

S 8463 provides a one-year exemption from utility taxes and specific surcharges for all residential and commercial utility customers, effective 14 days after enactment. It also creates a two-year exemption from tariffs for renewable energy systems, electric vehicle infrastructure, and charging stations. During these periods, utility companies must reduce customer prices by the exact amount of the exempted taxes and surcharges. The state will reimburse lost revenue to utility funds within 45 days after the one-year period ends. This bill directly affects all utility ratepayers and impacts how utilities price services for renewable energy investments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides temporary tax exemptions for utilities and green energy, reducing consumer costs while reimbursing state funds - direct tax relief for households and businesses.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax exemptions for renewable energy systems and EV infrastructure, reducing consumer costs while promoting clean energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProvides tax holidays for renewable energy systems and EV infrastructure, incentivizing clean energy adoption and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill exempts EV infrastructure and charging stations from taxes, directly promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure development.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 11295: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 14, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding for state government operations from April 1, 2026, through May 14, 2026, to ensure essential services continue while the regular annual budget is being finalized. The legislation allocates money to cover employee salaries and benefits, operational expenses, and payments for approved contracts and grants across all state departments and agencies. Specific funds are designated for personal services, non-personal service liabilities, and capital project costs incurred during this interim period. The bill authorizes the state comptroller to make these payments immediately, bridging the gap until the governor submits and the legislature enacts the full fiscal year budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to ensure essential state services continue, directly advancing the budget topic.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate May 7, 2026

S 10221: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 11, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running from April 1, 2026, through May 11, 2026, while waiting for the regular annual budget to be finalized. It authorizes the comptroller to pay salaries and benefits for state employees, cover essential non-personal expenses like supplies and utilities, and fund approved contracts and capital projects. The legislation allocates nearly $1.8 billion for employee compensation, $56 million for general state operations, and an additional $30 million for various contracts and grants. These funds are intended to ensure that all state departments and agencies can continue their normal activities without interruption during this specific two-month period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running, funding salaries and essential services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Senate May 7, 2026

S 664: Relates to assessment and taxation of lessees and users of certain tax exempt property

Subjects to taxation the possessory interest of a private individual or corporation which uses real property owned by the United States or the state, except for real property owned by public authorities, for business purposes; excludes private property where the use is for a concession available to the general public located on property, such as parks, available for the use of the general public.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax base by taxing business users of tax-exempt property, generating additional state revenue without targeting middle/lower income.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 1636: Authorizes the city school district of the city of Salamanca to establish a reserve fund for federal impact aid in the event such aid is reduced

This bill authorizes Salamanca City School District to create a reserve fund (capped at $5 million) using existing district funds if federal impact aid decreases. The fund would stabilize school tax levies and maintain educational services if federal aid is reduced, directly affecting Salamanca students and taxpayers. Voter approval via a separate ballot question is required before establishing the fund, and withdrawals would be disclosed in annual budget reports. The bill specifies that funds would be drawn from unassigned balances or other existing reserves, not new taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents tax increases by stabilizing school levies using existing funds if federal aid drops, aligning with fiscal responsibility.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes reserve fund to maintain educational services if federal aid decreases, protecting current funding stability for Salamanca schools.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · New York · Senate May 4, 2026

S 10166: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 6, 2026

This bill provides an emergency appropriation of approximately $1.8 billion to fund state government operations from April 1, 2026, through May 6, 2026. The funds are designated to pay salaries for state employees, cover non-personal service liabilities like supplies and utilities, and finance approved contracts and grants. These measures ensure that essential services continue during a brief period before the governor submits the regular annual budget for the fiscal year. The legislation authorizes the comptroller to make these payments immediately without waiting for the full budget to be enacted by the legislature.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to maintain state operations and essential services, directly supporting fiscal management and budget continuity.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate May 4, 2026

S 10167: Relates to the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2026-2027 budget, authorizing certain payments and transfers

This bill directs the state comptroller to provide loans to specific transportation accounts, including those for transit authorities, railroads, and public transportation systems. It also authorizes a transfer of up to $48.85 million from the general fund to the MTA financial assistance fund and mobility tax trust account by March 31, 2027. The legislation takes effect immediately but will automatically be repealed once the official 2026-2027 budget is enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes funding transfers and loans to transportation accounts, directly advancing state budget management and public service funding.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes loans and transfers to fund transit authorities, railroads, and public transportation systems.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Senate May 4, 2026

S 2291: Expands the applicability of the assessment exemption for living quarters for parent or grandparent

Expands the applicability of the assessment exemption for living quarters for parent or grandparent to include living quarters constructed or reconstructed before the effective date of the section providing such exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax exemption for family living quarters, providing tax relief. (199 chars)85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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