Budget & Taxes

died · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 6233: Relates to tax credits for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers

Provides that for taxable years beginning on and after January first, two thousand twenty-six, a resident taxpayer who serves as an active volunteer firefighter or as a volunteer ambulance worker shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed equal to eight hundred dollars; provides for a real property tax exemption under certain circumstances to an enrolled member of an incorporated volunteer fire company, fire department or incorporated voluntary ambulance service residing in such city, village, town, school district, special district, fire district or county.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $800 tax credit for volunteer firefighters/ambulance workers, reducing their tax burden (tax relief for lower-income volunteers).95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 6017: Enacts the "food retail establishment subsidization for healthy communities act"

Enacts the "food retail establishment subsidization for healthy communities act" (FRESH Communities); provides loans, loan guarantees, interest subsidies and grants to businesses, municipalities, not-for-profit corporations or local development corporations for the purpose of attracting, maintaining or permitting the expansion of food retail establishments in underserved areas.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides government grants/subsidies for food retail expansion in underserved areas, directing public funds to fund community health initiatives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 7701: Establishes a clinical preceptorship personal income tax credit for certain health care professionals who provide preceptor instruction to students

Establishes a clinical preceptorship personal income tax credit for certain health care professionals who provide preceptor instruction to students studying to be a health care professional.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates personal income tax credit for healthcare preceptors, providing direct tax relief and aligning with fiscal support for workforce development.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill incentivizes health care professionals to teach students via tax credit, supporting higher education training programs in health care fields.80% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax credit incentivizes healthcare professionals to mentor students, supporting workforce development and future healthcare access.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 1378: Relates to the provision of financial assistance to museums, zoos, botanical gardens, aquariums and other cultural institutions located in low-income urban, suburban or rural communities

Relates to the provision of financial assistance to museums, zoos, botanical gardens, aquariums and other cultural institutions located in low-income urban, suburban or rural communities, or that provide educational services to students from such communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds to cultural institutions in low-income communities, increasing public spending on cultural services per budget & taxes topic description.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 6898: Establishes the office of census counts and provides for its powers and duties and the New York state census counts commission and provides for its powers and duties; appropriation

Establishes the office of census counts and provides for its powers and duties and the New York state census counts commission and provides for its powers and duties; establishes the offense of impersonation of a census enumerator; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes an appropriation for establishing the census office and commission, directly allocating state funds for new administrative functions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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died · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 3194: Relates to defining "period of war" for the alternative veterans' exemption

This bill updates New York's definition of "period of war" in the real property tax law to expand eligibility for the alternative veterans' exemption. It adds specific recent military conflicts to the existing list, including the Global War on Terrorism (September 11, 2001, through end of hostilities), and NATO combat operations in Somalia (1992-1994), Bosnia (1995-2004), and Kosovo (1999-1999). Veterans who served during these newly included periods will now qualify for the tax exemption. The change directly affects veterans whose service falls within these defined modern conflicts, ensuring they meet the eligibility criteria under current law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands real property tax exemption eligibility for veterans, providing tax relief by reducing tax burden for qualifying veterans under updated war period definitions.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands tax exemption eligibility by adding recent conflicts to qualifying service periods, directly advancing veterans' benefits under state tax law.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 10250: Authorizes Christian Congregation of Long Island to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

Authorizes the assessor of the town of Babylon to accept from Christian Congregation of Long Island an application for exemption from real property taxes with respect to the 2023-2024 assessment rolls.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants retroactive tax exemption to a religious congregation, reducing its property tax burden and aligning with fiscal relief for qualifying entities.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 1788: Extends eligibility for real property tax exemptions to certain veterans

This bill expands the eligibility for real property tax exemptions to include veterans who served in designated combat zones or combat theaters. To qualify, veterans must provide proof of service through specific military documents, such as discharge papers, campaign medals, or records of receiving hostile fire pay. If approved, the property tax exemption will cover up to ten percent of the assessed value of their home, capped at a maximum dollar amount determined by state rates. The legislation applies immediately upon enactment and directly affects residential property owners who are eligible veterans.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends real property tax exemptions to veterans, providing direct tax relief which aligns with supporting tax relief policies.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExtends property tax exemption eligibility to veterans with submarine/classified service, expanding a financial benefit for specific veteran groups.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 5578: Extends eligibility for real property tax exemptions to certain veterans

This bill expands real property tax exemptions to veterans who served in designated combat zones or theaters of operation. To qualify, veterans must provide proof of their service through specific military documents, such as discharge papers, campaign medals, or records showing they received hostile fire pay. If eligible, the bill allows these veterans to reduce their property taxes by up to ten percent of their home's assessed value, with a maximum benefit capped at eight thousand dollars. The law takes effect immediately upon passage and applies to qualifying residential properties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends real property tax exemption for veterans, providing direct tax relief per legislative intent.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExtends tax exemption benefits to specific veterans, expanding eligibility for a financial benefit related to service recognition.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 5142: Subtracts from the federal adjusted gross income any income earned by election inspectors, poll clerks, or election coordinators

Subtracts from the federal adjusted gross income any income earned by election inspectors, poll clerks, or election coordinators earned while working in relation to a general, primary, run-off primary, or special election to the extent includable in gross income for federal tax purposes; exempts such income from being included in the calculation of the amount of benefits under public assistance programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts election workers' income from federal tax calculations, providing tax relief for lower-income earners as per tax relief indicator.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExempts election worker income from federal tax and public assistance calculations, increasing disposable income and benefit access for specific labor roles.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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