Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 6223: Extends the authority of the county of Ulster to impose an additional 1 percent sales and compensating use tax

This bill extends Ulster County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales tax (on top of the existing 3% rate) for two more years, through November 30, 2027. It directly affects Ulster County residents and businesses that pay sales tax within the county. The key provision updates the tax law to automatically extend the existing tax authority period, ensuring the county can continue collecting this supplemental tax without needing new legislation. The extension maintains the current tax rate structure and allocation of revenue under the county's existing agreement with the city of Kingston.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Ulster County's 1% sales tax authority, maintaining county revenue for budget purposes without new legislation.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 206: Extends the authorization granted to the county of Essex to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

Extends the authorization granted to the county of Essex to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes until November 30th, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends county sales tax authorization, maintaining revenue stream for local budget operations without tax relief or cuts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 4858: Extends authorization for the county of Lewis to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Lewis County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales tax, which was originally authorized until 2025. The extension allows the county to continue this tax through November 30, 2027, for funding local services. It directly affects residents and businesses in Lewis County who pay this additional sales tax. The bill makes no changes to the tax rate or collection methods - only extends the authorization period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Lewis County's 1% sales tax authorization to fund local services through 2027, maintaining tax revenue for public spending without rate changes.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 666: Extends the town of Goshen's authority to impose a hotel and motel tax

This bill extends Goshen's existing authority to collect a hotel and motel tax of up to 5% for two additional years. It modifies a 2023 law that previously set a four-year expiration period, allowing the tax to continue without renewal. The extension directly affects Goshen residents and local businesses by preserving a key revenue source for town services. The bill was signed into law in August 2025 after passing both legislative chambers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Goshen's hotel/motel tax authority (5% max), preserving a key revenue source for town services. Directly supports local taxation and budget management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 6264: Extends the authorization granted to the county of Broome to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Broome County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales tax for two more years, ending November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Broome County who pay this tax. The law modifies existing tax provisions to maintain the 1% rate beyond its current expiration date. The extension continues a long-standing policy allowing the county to generate revenue through this specific sales tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Broome County's 1% sales tax authorization, maintaining existing tax revenue for county fiscal management and preventing expiration of current tax policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 6337: Authorizes the county of Rockland to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill authorizes Rockland County to impose two additional sales tax rates: a 0.625% rate (5/8 of 1%) from March 2022 through November 2027, and a 0.375% rate (3/8 of 1%) from March 2027 through November 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Rockland County who pay sales tax, as well as towns and villages within the county that receive allocated tax revenue. The law requires the county to distribute 20% of the first tax's revenue to towns/villages based on population, and 16.67% (2027) and 33.33% (2028-2027) of the second tax's revenue to towns/villages with police departments based on full-time police officers - funds cannot be used for police salaries. The bill specifies these tax rates and revenue distribution mechanisms until November 30, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes additional county sales taxes (0.625% and 0.375%) to fund local services through revenue distribution to towns/villages.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 7624: Extends provisions relating to the imposition of an occupancy tax on the village of Mount Kisco until September 1, 2027

This bill extends the existing occupancy tax on short-term rentals (like hotels and vacation homes) in Mount Kisco village until September 1, 2027. It directly affects residents, businesses, and visitors using short-term lodging in Mount Kisco by maintaining the current tax structure. The key change is updating the expiration date from 2025 to 2027 in the law governing this tax, keeping it in effect longer without altering the tax rate or scope. The bill does not create new taxes or change how the tax is collected.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing occupancy tax revenue stream for Mount Kisco village without rate changes, maintaining current fiscal structure for short-term rentals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 8275: Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions authorizing the county of Madison to impose an additional mortgage recording tax

Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions authorizing the county of Madison to impose an additional mortgage recording tax until December 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends county's mortgage tax authority, enabling continued revenue collection. Directly supports tax provision continuity without relief or cuts.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 3493: Extends the authorization for the county of Seneca to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use tax

Extends the expiration of the authorization for the county of Seneca to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use tax for two years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends county's existing 1% sales tax authorization, directly supporting continued tax revenue collection without restriction.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 6385: Extends the authority of the county of Madison to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Madison County's existing authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax for two years, from June 1, 2024, through November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Madison County by allowing the county to collect this additional tax on top of the existing 3% rate. The key provision modifies tax law to renew this specific tax authority without altering the rate or duration beyond the specified period. The bill was enacted into law on August 7, 2025, as Chapter 293.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Madison County's sales tax authority, directly strengthening tax collection for fiscal management without altering rates or duration.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes