Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5515: Prohibits awarding TAP grants to those enrolled at for-profit universities

This bill prohibits New York State's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) grants from being awarded to students enrolled at for-profit universities. It directly affects students attending for-profit institutions who would otherwise qualify for state tuition aid. The key provision amends education law to explicitly add that TAP awards cannot be made to anyone "matriculated at a for-profit institution." This creates a clear policy change, blocking state financial aid for these students while leaving other TAP eligibility rules unchanged.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds TAP grants for for-profit institutions, restricting state spending on non-public education programs.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBlocks state TAP grants to for-profit universities, restricting higher education funding to specific institutions per bill's explicit amendment to education law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7926: Defines film zone and excludes the film zone from the additional empire state film production credit

This bill (A 7926) modifies New York's film production tax credit by defining a specific "film zone" and excluding it from eligibility. It creates a 25-mile radius around Columbus Circle in Manhattan as the "film zone" and removes this area from the list of qualifying locations for the additional Empire State film production credit. Film producers seeking this tax credit (based on wages and production costs in qualifying counties) will no longer be eligible if their principal photography occurs within this defined Manhattan zone. The credit remains available for productions meeting the requirements in all other specified counties outside the film zone.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExcludes film zone from tax credit, restricting eligibility and reducing state tax expenditure for that area.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1836: Prohibits awarding TAP grants to those enrolled at for-profit universities

Bill S 1836 would prohibit New York's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) from providing financial aid to students enrolled at for-profit colleges. It amends education law to explicitly exclude for-profit institutions from TAP eligibility, adding a new restriction to existing rules. This change directly affects students attending for-profit colleges who would no longer qualify for state tuition aid through TAP. The bill does not alter other TAP eligibility requirements, such as income limits or aid duplication rules. The policy change aims to redirect state financial aid toward public and nonprofit educational institutions.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill defunds for-profit colleges by excluding them from TAP state aid, restricting government spending allocation per education law amendment.85% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationExcludes for-profit colleges from TAP grants, defunding higher education access for students at these institutions while maintaining other TAP requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 196: Relates to the public safety surcharge

Removes language requiring the state from moving public safety surcharge funds into the state general fund; increases from seventy-five million dollars to one million dollars available for grants or reimbursements to counties for the development, consolidation, or operation of public safety communications systems or networks designed to support statewide interoperable communications for first responders.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces public safety grant funding from $75M to $1M, defunding essential communications programs despite tax surcharge revenue.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing

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passed · New York · Assembly May 14, 2026

A 8013: Authorizes the county of Nassau assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from Winners Chapel International New York

Bill A 8013 authorizes the Nassau County assessor to accept a late application for a real property tax exemption from Winners Chapel International New York. This applies to their property at 306 Fulton Ave. for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 tax assessment rolls. If the application is accepted and approved by the assessor and the Nassau County legislature, the organization could receive the exemption as if they had applied on time. The bill also permits the refund of any taxes already paid and the cancellation of outstanding taxes, fines, or penalties for those years.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill grants tax exemption to specific entity, reducing Nassau County tax revenue and weakening tax base.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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signed · New York · Assembly Aug 7, 2025

A 8568: Relates to base proportions in Nassau and Suffolk counties

Bill A8568 limits annual increases in property tax base proportions for Nassau and Suffolk counties. For Nassau County, local approval is required to cap annual increases at 1% per year; Suffolk County gets a 2% cap for most years but a 1% cap specifically for the 2025-2026 tax year. If calculations would exceed these limits, local governments must adjust other tax classes to ensure total base proportions equal 100%. The law applies to tax levies based on the 2025 assessment rolls in these counties.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill caps property tax increases at 1-2% annually, restricting local tax hikes in Nassau/Suffolk counties, directly limiting tax growth.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3159: Relates to disallowing county industrial development agencies from offering incentives in municipalities which have their own industrial development agency

This bill prohibits county industrial development agencies from offering financial incentives (like tax breaks or funding) in any municipality that already has its own dedicated industrial development agency. It directly affects municipalities with established local agencies by preventing overlapping county-level incentives in those areas. The key provision bans county agencies from providing any form of financial assistance, tax incentives, or similar benefits within such municipalities. The law will take effect two years after enactment, creating a clear separation between county and municipal economic development efforts.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts county tax incentives in municipalities with local agencies, limiting fiscal spending on overlapping incentives per bill's ban on financial assistance/tax breaks.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 4569: Relates to authorizing the Silver Lake Foundation Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

Authorizes the assessor of Richmond county to grant the Silver Lake Foundation Inc. retroactive real property tax exempt status upon an application therefor.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesGrants retroactive tax exemption to Silver Lake Foundation, reducing county tax revenue and weakening budget resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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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

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4110: Provides for the application of the veterans' real property tax exemptions in the city of New York

This bill adjusts veterans' property tax exemption limits specifically for New York City (population over 1 million). It reduces maximum exemption amounts for qualifying veterans: from $7,500 to $2,000 for general military service exemptions, and from $8,000 to $3,200 for combat zone exemptions. The bill also lowers the cap for property purchased with veteran recognition funds from $5,000 to $2,000 in NYC. These changes directly affect veterans owning residential property in New York City who qualify for tax exemptions under state law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces veterans' property tax exemptions in NYC, increasing tax burden for qualifying veterans by lowering exemption caps from $7,500→$2,000 and $8,000→$3,200.95% confidence ✗ VeteransOpposes VeteransReduces veterans' property tax exemptions from $7,500/$8,000 to $2,000/$3,200, directly cutting benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education

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