Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 2556: Relates to disposals and contracts for disposal of property

This bill (S 2556) requires New York public authorities to sell or transfer property at fair market value unless specific exemptions apply, such as sales to other government entities or if the transfer serves a clear public interest. It adds new rules for contracts containing "right of first refusal," mandating that property must transfer at or above fair market value when that right is exercised. Authorities must publicly disclose detailed information about below-market sales - including appraisals, transfer purposes, community benefits, and competing offers - and provide written notice to state officials for non-government sales. The law affects all state public authorities managing public assets, ensuring transparency and preventing undervalued sales without proper justification.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnforces fair market value sales to prevent revenue loss, promoting fiscal responsibility in property disposal.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 3204: Creates the offense of defrauding the government in the first degree and expands the definition of conspiracy in the fourth degree; relates to expanding the definition of tax fraud acts

Creates the offense of defrauding the government in the first degree; expands the definition of conspiracy in the fourth degree; relates to expanding the definition of tax fraud acts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill targets tax fraud via criminal penalties, strengthening enforcement to protect government revenue and fiscal integrity.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 16, 2026

S 3736: Relates to project applications and advisory opinions of the public authorities control board

This bill requires public benefit corporations applying for state loans or grants to submit detailed, written terms in their applications. For loans and grants tied to job creation or retention, applicants must include specific clawback provisions (funds returned if job targets aren't met) and binding agreements from job recipients. Applications must also detail project costs, funding sources, property ownership, repayment terms, interest rates, security, and restrictions. The bill applies to all new projects but exempts certain older projects already underway as of specific dates (1976-1983). It aims to increase transparency and accountability in how state funds are used for job-related initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires clawback provisions and detailed financial disclosures for state loans/grants, promoting fiscal accountability in public fund allocation.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 12, 2026

R 1722: Senate budget resolution in response to the 2026-2027 Executive Budget submission

This Senate resolution formally adopts the New York State Senate's proposed budget amendments for the 2026-2027 fiscal year in response to the Governor's executive budget submission. The bill incorporates specific legislative bills that modify funding levels for various state agencies, including increases for aging services, local aid, and agriculture, while reducing capital project funding to zero. It establishes the Senate's official budget position to facilitate the conference committee process where the Senate and Assembly will reconcile differences before final passage. The resolution also includes a requirement for the Office for the Aging to publish an annual report on budget spending for the senior population.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill adopts Senate budget amendments increasing funding for aging services, local aid, and agriculture, demonstrating support for state budget allocations and public services.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 3665: Expands the tax exemption for new farm buildings

S 3665 expands the real property tax exemption for new farm buildings. It includes structures used for the on-farm processing of agricultural and horticultural commodities. Additionally, the bill extends the exemption to cover buildings used for the on-farm sale of maple syrup, honey, and beeswax. This change benefits farmers and agricultural businesses by reducing their property tax burden on these specific types of structures. The act takes effect one year after becoming law, applying to assessment rolls prepared on

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax exemption for farm buildings, reducing property tax burden on agricultural structures, aligning with tax relief indicators for businesses.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 3574: Relates to notification of a senior real property tax exemption

This bill requires local tax offices to send seniors two notices about renewing their real property tax exemption. It mandates an initial notice 60 days before the tax deadline and a second notice 30 days before if the renewal application hasn't been received. Seniors must submit a completed application by the deadline to maintain their exemption, and tax offices must notify them of approval or denial within three days of the assessment roll closing. This applies directly to seniors who previously qualified for the exemption and need to renew it annually.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnsures seniors maintain tax exemption through required notices, supporting tax relief for seniors.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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died · New York · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 1733: Creates a program to assist municipalities with water quality improvement of water bodies within the municipality managed by lake associations

Bill S 1733 creates a new program to help municipalities improve water quality in water bodies managed by lake associations within their jurisdiction. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will establish this program to identify water quality concerns, determine effective remediation strategies, and assist with best practices for maintaining water quality. Additionally, the DEC will create a grant program to provide financial assistance to municipalities for remedial actions. The department is authorized to develop rules and regulations to implement these provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates DEC grant program for municipal water quality remediation, directly funding state budget allocation for environmental programs.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates DEC program with grants to improve municipal water quality through remediation strategies, directly advancing environmental protection of water bodies.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 672: Relates to environmental restoration projects; repealer

Bill S 672 updates the environmental conservation law regarding environmental restoration projects, primarily affecting municipalities and entities involved in remediating contaminated sites. It allows for project funding starting in fiscal year 2025-2026 and expands the definition of "contaminant" to include emerging contaminants and PFAS substances. The bill modifies how responsible party settlement payments are applied to project costs and adds new criteria for prioritizing projects, such as those in disadvantaged communities or addressing drinking water contamination. Additionally, it broadens state indemnification for municipalities, successors, lessees, and lenders involved in these remediation efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes funding for environmental restoration projects starting fiscal year 2025-2026, directly allocating state budget resources to a public service program.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands contaminant definition to include PFAS, funds restoration projects, strengthens remediation efforts under environmental conservation law90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 4075: Relates to authorizing the Silver Lake Foundation Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

Authorizes the assessor of Richmond county to grant the Silver Lake Foundation Inc. retroactive real property tax exempt status upon an application therefor.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesGrants retroactive tax exemption to foundation, reducing county tax revenue and weakening tax base.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2347: Creates a small business grid renewable energy tax credit

Creates a small business renewable tax credit; provides the term "business related renewable energy usage" shall refer to renewable power usage used to further the economic activity of the taxpayer at the primary business location that is clearly delimited from any shared renewable energy power usage cost.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax credit for small businesses using renewable energy, providing direct tax relief which aligns with supporting tax relief for businesses under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates tax credit for small business renewable energy usage, directly promoting renewable adoption per its explicit language and title.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates tax credit for small business renewable energy usage, directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing reliance on non-renewable sources, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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