Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2025

A 8676: Relates to relocation and employment assistance credits

This bill creates tax credits for businesses relocating to New York City (population over 1 million) from outside New York State. It requires qualifying businesses to maintain a minimum number of employee work hours at eligible locations (10,000+ square feet in NYC) and obtain annual city certifications from the mayor or designated agencies. Businesses must document eligibility, including proof of relocation after July 2025 and meeting specific employment thresholds, with new applications barred after July 1, 2028. The policy directly affects businesses moving operations to NYC, offering tax relief tied to sustained local employment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credits for qualifying businesses relocating to NYC, providing direct tax relief under Budget & Taxes policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2025

A 6763: Enacts the private activity bond allocation act of 2025

The "Private Activity Bond Allocation Act of 2025" establishes a new formula for distributing the statewide volume ceiling for certain tax-exempt private activity bonds. These bonds are used by state and local agencies, as well as other entities, for purposes such as housing, economic development, and job creation. The act divides the statewide ceiling into three main portions: a local agency set-aside based on population, a state agency set-aside, and a statewide bond reserve. This structure aims to provide an orderly and efficient process for allocating these bonds, which require an allocation to maintain their federal tax-exempt status.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates tax-exempt bonds for housing/economic development, a fiscal management tool promoting public programs through tax policy.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates tax-exempt bonds for housing development (explicitly listed as a purpose), enabling funding for housing projects and supporting housing advancement.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Jun 26, 2025

S 6927: Makes a technical change to the tax law; extends the city of Newburgh occupancy tax

Makes a technical change to the tax law; authorizes the imposition of an occupancy tax in the city of Newburgh, in relation of the effectiveness thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Newburgh occupancy tax via technical tax law change, maintaining local revenue source under state tax framework; directly supports tax collection mechanism.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Jun 26, 2025

S 8383: Relates to terms and conditions of employment for members of certain collective negotiating units; appropriates funds

Provides for the adjustment of stipends of certain incumbents in the state university of New York and designating moneys therefor; continues a doctoral program recruitment and retention enhancement fund; continues work-life services and pre-tax programs; continues a professional development committee; continues a comprehensive college graduate program recruitment and retention fund; continues a fee mitigation fund; continues a downstate location fund; continues a joint labor management advisory board; continues an accidental death benefit; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill continues multiple state university funding streams (doctoral programs, graduate retention, work-life services) through budget appropriations, directly supporting fiscal allocation for public education programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill continues multiple SUNY funding streams including doctoral recruitment, graduate programs, and professional development, explicitly appropriating funds to support higher education employment and programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2025

A 5323: Extends certain provisions relating to additional sales tax imposed by the city of Yonkers

This bill extends Yonkers' authority to impose an additional 1% sales tax (on top of existing rates) plus a 0.5% tax for the city's use, through November 30, 2027. It directly affects Yonkers residents and businesses paying sales tax within the city limits. The key mechanism updates the expiration date in existing tax law to extend the tax authority beyond the previous 2025 deadline. The bill was signed into law on June 26, 2025, and will expire automatically on the specified date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Yonkers' existing 1.5% sales tax authority through 2027, maintaining municipal revenue streams for budgetary purposes without new tax burdens.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

R 1245: Establishes a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for the 2025-2026 state fiscal year for community safety and restorative justice programs

This Senate Resolution (R 1245) requires the state to create and approve an itemized list of organizations receiving funds for community safety and restorative justice programs in the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It directly affects local government agencies, community-based nonprofits, and service providers (like victim support groups, legal aid organizations, and violence prevention programs) by mandating that all allocated funds - totaling over $1 million - must be distributed according to a Senate-approved plan. Key provisions include requiring Senate leadership and the budget director to approve the grant list or allocation method before funds are spent, and allowing limited fund transfers between state agencies like victim services or domestic violence prevention offices. The resolution specifies exact amounts for 28 grantees, including $200,000 to Empire Justice Center and $100,000 to Women's Initiative for Self-Empowerment Inc., for programs addressing issues like domestic violence, gun violence prevention, and alternatives to incarceration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates itemized fund distribution for community safety/restorative justice programs, ensuring $1M+ in allocated budget supports essential services without defunding.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds restorative justice programs including victim support and violence prevention, aligning with criminal justice reform goals like rehabilitation and community safety.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

R 1243: Establishes a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for the 2025-2026 state fiscal year for community public health programs and services

This bill establishes a mandatory process for allocating $2.4 million in state funds for community public health programs during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It requires the state to create an approved plan listing every recipient organization and exact funding amount (e.g., $60,000 to Northwell Health, $50,000 to Caribbean Women's Health Association) before disbursement. The plan must be approved by the Senate President, Budget Director, and passed by a Senate roll call vote. This replaces previous funding methods by mandating transparency and legislative oversight for all grantees, including cancer centers, LGBTQ+ health providers, senior services, and community health organizations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds community public health programs via mandatory allocation process for $2.4M state appropriation, ensuring fiscal accountability and transparency in spending.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $2.4M for community public health programs via mandatory grant plan, directly advancing healthcare funding and services as per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

R 1236: Amends a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for additional grants in aid certain educational and not-for-profit institutions

Senate Resolution 1236 amends a funding plan to add new recipients and adjust allocations for educational and arts grants. It directly affects school districts, public libraries, colleges, and nonprofit organizations by adding specific grantees like the Center for Educational Innovation ($80,000) and Fencing in the Park ($50,000) to the approved list. Key provisions require all funds to be allocated only after a senate-approved plan (listing grantees or allocation method) is included in a resolution passed by a majority vote. The resolution also allows reassigning funds between agencies like SUNY or the New York State Council on the Arts with senate and budget director approval. This updates the 2024-25 funding schedule without creating new policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds $130k in grants to educational/arts nonprofits via revised funding plan, increasing public service allocations90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdds new educational grantees (e.g., Center for Educational Innovation) and adjusts allocations, increasing funding for schools and nonprofits per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

R 1250: Establishes a list of grantees for certain appropriations for the 2025-26 state fiscal year

This Senate Resolution (R 1250) establishes specific grant allocations for the 2025-26 state fiscal year, directly affecting community organizations providing services in elder guardianship, transgender/non-binary wellness, LGBT health, school health centers, sickle cell care, and veterans' mental health. It requires the Senate to approve a plan listing grantees and funding amounts (e.g., $640,000 to Project Guardianship Inc., $75,000 to University of Rochester's Gender Wellness Program) before funds can be expended. The resolution mandates that all allocations follow a Senate-approved process requiring majority vote on a roll call. It does not create new policy but formalizes existing funding disbursement for designated programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates specific state funds ($640k, $75k) to community organizations for essential public services including elder care and LGBT health, directly advancing budget appropriations for these programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds school health centers and university wellness programs, directly supporting student health services within educational settings per grant allocations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates funds to LGBT health, veterans' mental health, sickle cell care, and school health centers - directly advancing healthcare services through specific grant funding.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExplicitly allocates funds for veterans' mental health services in grant allocations, directly advancing veteran healthcare access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

R 1239: Sets forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for the 2024-25 state fiscal year for the provision of community adult and youth mental health programs and services

Senate Resolution 1239 specifies which community mental health organizations will receive state funds for the 2024-25 fiscal year. It lists 20 specific nonprofits and local agencies, including NAMI chapters, Project Renewal, and the Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center, with exact grant amounts ranging from $10,000 to $75,000 for services like crisis intervention, behavioral care, and outpatient support. This procedural resolution amends prior funding plans to mandate an itemized list of grantees with allocated amounts, requiring Senate approval before funds are distributed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds ($10k-$75k) to specific mental health programs via mandated grants, directly funding essential public services under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates specific state funds ($10k-$75k) to 20 mental health nonprofits for crisis intervention, behavioral care, and outpatient services in 2024-25 fiscal year.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

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