Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 9961: Provides a real property tax exemption on real property owned by certain volunteer auxiliary police officers

Authorizes local governments to provide a real property tax exemption on real property owned by certain volunteer auxiliary police officers in Suffolk county.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief to volunteer auxiliary police, aligning with fiscal support for public service personnel.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 8962: Authorizes the assessor of the town of Hempstead to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from the Telugu Literary and Cultural Association

Authorizes the assessor of the county of Nassau to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from the Telugu Literary and Cultural Association for the property located at 1 North Village Green, hamlet of Levittown, town of Hempstead, county of Nassau.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes tax exemption for cultural association, providing targeted tax relief aligning with fiscal policy supporting non-profits.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 1695: Authorizes municipalities in the county of Orange to add unpaid housing code violation penalties, costs and fines to such municipalities' annual tax levy

Authorizes municipalities in the county of Orange to add unpaid housing code violation penalties, costs and fines to such municipalities' annual tax levy in accordance with applicable law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enables municipalities to add unpaid housing violation penalties to tax levies, increasing local revenue collection without new taxes, aligning with fiscal responsibility.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 8555: Extends the authority for the town of Brookhaven to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues therefrom to be deposited into a community preservation fund

Extends the authority for the town of Brookhaven to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues therefrom to be deposited into a community preservation fund until 2045.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends real estate transfer tax authority to fund community preservation, directing tax revenue to public services per bill language.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends real estate transfer tax to fund community preservation, which typically supports affordable housing initiatives through dedicated revenue streams.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 5168: Authorizes the City of Newburgh to add unpaid housing code violation penalties, costs and fines to such city's annual tax levy

Authorizes the City of Newburgh to add unpaid housing code violation penalties, costs and fines to such city's annual tax levy in accordance with applicable law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes adding unpaid housing code fines to tax levy, enhancing municipal revenue collection and fiscal management.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · New York · Senate May 26, 2026

S 10565: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 28, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running from April 1, 2026, through May 28, 2026, while waiting for the regular annual budget to be passed. It authorizes the state comptroller to pay salaries for state employees, cover essential business expenses, and fund approved contracts and grants during this specific period. The legislation allocates approximately $2.6 billion for personal services, $108 million for general operational costs, and an additional $75 million for various contracts and capital projects. By passing this measure, the legislature ensures that government departments, including the executive branch and the legislature, can continue to function without interruption until the full fiscal year budget is enacted.

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

signed · New York · Senate May 20, 2026

S 10544: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 26, 2026

This bill provides an emergency appropriation of approximately $2.8 billion to fund state government operations from April 1, 2026, through May 26, 2026. The funds are designated to pay salaries and benefits for state employees, cover non-personal service liabilities like supplies and contracts, and finance approved capital projects. These measures ensure that state departments and agencies can continue their normal functions while waiting for the governor to submit and the legislature to enact the full annual budget. The legislation authorizes the comptroller to make these payments immediately without waiting for further legislative action.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to maintain state operations and pay employee salaries, directly advancing budget stability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed both · New York · Senate May 20, 2026

S 7335: Relates to enhanced eligibility requirements of STAR

This bill amends New York's STAR program to adjust how senior citizens' income is calculated for property tax exemption eligibility. It allows seniors who experience income decreases due to retirement or the death of a spouse to use their next year's income tax return (instead of the current year's) to determine eligibility for the enhanced exemption. To qualify, seniors must file their next year's tax return or provide income documentation to the local assessor by the tax deadline. This change directly affects seniors facing reduced income from retirement or bereavement, ensuring they maintain eligibility during the transition period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief for seniors by allowing lower future income to qualify for property tax exemption, directly supporting tax relief for middle/lower income seniors.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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signed · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 10520: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 20, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to the state government to cover essential expenses from April 1, 2026, through May 20, 2026, until the regular annual budget is approved. It authorizes payments for state employee salaries, including those for the governor and legislative staff, as well as funds for ongoing operations and contracts approved in the previous fiscal year. The legislation allocates specific sums for personal services, non-personal service liabilities, and various contracts and grants to ensure state departments can continue their work during this interim period. By amending existing appropriation laws, the bill ensures that public officers and agencies have the necessary financial resources to operate without interruption during the gap between fiscal years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding for essential state operations and salaries, directly advancing fiscal management and government spending.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Senate May 18, 2026

S 8918: Establishes the build up New York pilot program and the mass timber for affordable housing program to encourage the use of mass timber in affordable housing retrofits and additions

Establishes the build up New York pilot program to provide grants to eligible municipalities that construct new accessory dwelling unit housing projects built on top of existing buildings that utilize mass timber and serve certain households; establishes the mass timber for affordable housing program to provide tax credits for eligible taxpayers who use mass timber in certain new construction or major retrofits of existing buildings that primarily serve households up to one hundred fifty percent of the area median income; establishes tax credits for mass timber production.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits for mass timber construction in affordable housing, directly incentivizing development through fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates grant/tax credit programs funding mass timber affordable housing retrofits and additions for households up to 150% AMI, directly advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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