Requires that tax amounts extended on the final assessment roll, and any interest or penalties subsequently accruing thereon, be rounded to the nearest five-cent denomination prior to inclusion on any bill or notice.
Establishes participation in assigned risk plans for voluntary foster care agencies (Part A); requires the office of children and family services to establish standards of payment for liability insurance costs beginning July 1, 2028 for the 2027-2028 rate year that ensures the maximum state aid rate accurately reflect the year over year increased costs for voluntary foster care agencies; directs such office to establish an application process (Part B); establishes the voluntary foster care agency insurance bridge fund; establishes a process for the distribution of moneys in such fund; sets eligibility requirements; requires certain supporting documentation (Part C).
This bill creates a program to compensate New Yorkers who lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or cash assistance benefits due to fraud or theft. It requires the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to set up a multilingual application process (including top 10 non-English languages in NY) and partners with the Inspector General and Attorney General to verify fraud claims. A dedicated $1.5 million fund, kept separate from other state funds, will cover compensation payments. The bill also specifies that the fund will be financed through state appropriations and may receive additional money from civil penalties related to SNAP fraud.
Requires that sales tax exempt precious metal bullion shall be purchased by a bank, a foreign government, the U.N. or the state, federal or local government.
Provides for adjustment of the maximum income threshold for eligibility for the senior citizen rent increase exemption (SCRIE), disability rent increase exemption (DRIE), senior citizen homeowners' exemption (SCHE), and disabled homeowners' exemption (DHE) by any increase in the consumer price index (CPI).
This bill amends a previous resolution to update the list of organizations receiving state funds for economic development and community services. It allows these funds to be moved between agencies with approval from the Senate's temporary president and the budget director. The money must be distributed based on a specific plan that lists each recipient and their amount, which requires a majority vote from all elected Senators. Finally, the bill adds two specific organizations to the approved list of grantees for the current fiscal year.
This bill establishes a detailed list of organizations that will receive state funding for human services and veterans community services during the 2025-26 fiscal year. It authorizes the transfer of these funds between specific agencies, such as the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and the Department of Veterans' Services, with approval from the Senate leadership and the budget director. The resolution includes an itemized schedule specifying the exact dollar amounts each recipient organization will receive. Additionally, the bill requires that this allocation plan be formally approved by a majority vote of the Senate before the funds are spent.
This bill amends a previous resolution to update the list of recipients for state funding dedicated to community public health programs in the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It authorizes the transfer of these funds to specific state departments or agencies with approval from the Senate's temporary president and the budget director. The legislation requires that any distribution of money follow a plan detailing either a specific list of grantees with their amounts or a clear allocation method, which must be approved by a majority vote of the Senate. Additionally, the bill explicitly includes a grant of $20,000 to HANAC, Inc. as part of the updated funding schedule.
This bill amends a previous resolution to update the official list of organizations receiving state funding for community safety and restorative justice programs in the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It directly affects local government agencies, community-based service providers, and non-profit groups that offer services such as domestic violence support, gun violence prevention, legal aid, and gang reduction strategies. The key provision adds a detailed itemized list of specific grantees and their corresponding funding amounts to the existing plan, ensuring transparency in how the money is distributed. Additionally, the bill maintains the requirement that these funds can only be allocated or transferred between state agencies with approval from the temporary president of the Senate and the director of the budget.
This bill establishes a plan to distribute state funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to organizations providing public protection and economic development services in upstate New York. The funding supports a wide range of programs, including criminal and civil legal aid, gun violence prevention, crime reduction, and services for survivors of domestic violence. To receive these funds, local government agencies, community-based providers, and non-profits must be listed in an itemized plan approved by the Senate and the Division of the Budget. The bill also mandates that the final resolution spending the money be passed by a majority vote of all elected Senators.
