Budget & Taxes

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 10266: Provides that the additional sales tax that Cortland county is authorized to impose shall not be subject to preemption

This bill grants Cortland County the exclusive authority to collect an additional one percent sales tax without it being overridden by state preemption laws. The legislation amends the state tax code to ensure this specific local tax rate is calculated separately from the maximum allowable tax rate set by the state. By explicitly stating that the tax is not subject to preemption, the measure protects Cortland's ability to raise revenue independently from other local governments. This change directly affects businesses and consumers in Cortland County by allowing the county to maintain its own tax rate even if the state adjusts broader tax policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill protects local authority to collect additional sales tax, increasing revenue for Cortland County.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 10032: Authorizes Hachaim Veshalom to file an application for a retroactive real property tax exemption with the county of Nassau assessor

This bill allows the nonprofit organization Hachaim Veshalom to apply for a retroactive real property tax exemption for its building at 125 Cedarhurst Avenue in Cedarhurst. If approved by the Nassau County Legislature, the county assessor would treat the application as if it were filed on time, potentially correcting the tax rolls for the 2023 tax year. Should the exemption be granted, the organization could receive a refund of any taxes already paid and have related fines or penalties canceled.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides retroactive tax exemption for a nonprofit, reducing its financial burden and aligning with fiscal relief principles.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 9571: Permits multiple transfers of low-income housing tax credits

This bill allows low-income housing tax credits to be transferred multiple times between different owners or entities, rather than being limited to a single transfer. It directly affects taxpayers who own interests in low-income housing buildings and the entities that receive these tax credits. The key provision permits a transferee to pass the credit on to another person or entity, provided the transfer is properly documented and does not affect the project's eligibility for program benefits. The changes apply to tax credits allocated under the public housing law, regardless of whether the projects are under construction, completed, or in pre-development stages.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax credit transfers, providing more flexibility for low-income housing investments and potentially increasing funding for affordable housing programs.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill facilitates low-income housing tax credit transfers, enabling more entities to develop affordable housing projects and increasing available affordable housing units.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 3450: Relates to defining "period of war" for the alternative veterans' exemption

This bill expands the definition of "period of war" for a veterans' property tax exemption to include recent military service. It adds specific conflicts: the Global War on Terrorism (starting September 11, 2001), and U.S. military operations in Somalia (1992-1994), Bosnia (1995-2004), and Kosovo (1999-1999) to the existing list. Veterans who served during these newly defined periods will now qualify for the tax exemption. The change directly affects veterans whose service falls within these added conflict dates. The bill amends existing law to clarify which military service periods count for the exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax exemption for veterans, providing tax relief by reducing taxable property value for qualifying service periods.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands property tax exemption eligibility to include recent conflicts, directly increasing veterans' benefit access for more service periods.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 4162: Relates to expanding the FreshConnect program

Expands the FreshConnect program, which provides rebates for the purchase of local produce to certain people, to include local produce sold in supermarkets and grocery stores.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands rebate program requiring state budget allocation for local produce purchases, funding essential food access initiative.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 7720: Authorizes the issuance of "Blue Star Mother" and "Blue Star Family" distinctive license plates and establishes the "blue star mothers and families fund"

Authorizes the issuance of "Blue Star Mother" and "Blue Star Family" distinctive license plates for parents and family members of active duty service members; establishes the "blue star mothers and families support fund".

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes a dedicated fund ('blue star mothers and families support fund') from license plate revenue, directly funding a public service program without tax increases or defunding.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 3340: Relates to treatment of gains from qualified opportunity zones in calculating taxable income

Relates to treatment of gains from qualified opportunity zones in calculating taxable income; removes exclusion of gains on property in qualified opportunity zones in calculation of income.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRemoves exclusion of gains from qualified opportunity zones, increasing taxable income and reducing tax incentives for investors.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRemoves tax exclusion for gains in qualified opportunity zones, reducing investment incentives for housing development in low-income areas. Weakens a key tool for affordable housing projects.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 4955: Relates to the functions of the Medicaid inspector general with respect to audit and review of medical assistance program funds

This bill (S 4955) sets new standards for how New York's Medicaid Inspector General audits and reviews payments to healthcare providers. It requires the Inspector General to follow specific protocols when checking claims, cost reports, or payments, including providing providers access to applicable standards before audits begin. Key provisions include mandating detailed explanations in audit reports, considering factors like whether errors were minor clerical mistakes (e.g., transposed codes), and limiting recoupment for isolated errors. The bill directly affects Medicaid providers who receive state medical assistance payments, ensuring audits are transparent, fair, and based on clear, documented procedures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires detailed Medicaid audit protocols promoting fiscal accountability in government spending oversight, aligning with fiscal responsibility indicators.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareImproves Medicaid audit fairness by requiring detailed explanations and considering minor errors, protecting provider access to funds and ensuring efficient program operations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 1157: Establishes the New York state first home savings program to authorize first time home buyers to establish savings accounts to buy their first home

New York's S 1157 establishes a state-run savings program to help first-time homebuyers save for purchasing their first primary residence in New York. The program creates tax-advantaged savings accounts managed by the state comptroller, allowing eligible residents to contribute funds that qualify for state income tax benefits under Section 612 of the tax law. To qualify, applicants must have no prior ownership of any home (including mobile homes claimed as personal property on tax returns) and must use funds exclusively for buying or building a home in New York to be used as their primary residence for at least two years. The bill outlines specific account rules, defines "first-time homebuyer," and specifies allowable expenses like purchase costs for houses, condos, or cooperative units within the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax-advantaged savings accounts with state income tax benefits for first-time homebuyers, providing tax relief to middle-income residents.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates tax-advantaged savings accounts for first-time homebuyers, directly advancing affordable housing access through state-funded incentives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 6790: 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 specific community members95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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