Repeals congestion pricing (Part A); increases the membership of the metropolitan transportation authority from sixteen to seventeen members; provides for the appointment for one member from each of New York City's boroughs on the written recommendation of the mayor of New York City (Part B); directs the metropolitan transportation authority to contract with a certified public accounting firm for the provision of an independent, comprehensive, forensic audit of the authority (Part C).
This bill extends Cortland County's authority to collect an additional tax on mortgage recordings until December 1, 2027. The tax, paid when property mortgages are recorded with the county, directly affects homeowners and lenders conducting mortgage transactions in Cortland County. It amends a 2007 law (last updated in 2023) to change the expiration date from December 1, 2025, to December 1, 2027, ensuring the county can continue collecting this revenue without needing new legislation. The extension does not create a new tax but prolongs an existing provision.
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.
This bill requires the state to reimburse municipalities in Rensselaer County for lost property tax revenue when contamination from the Dewey Loeffel Landfill forces them to lower property tax assessments. Eligible municipalities can apply annually to the state comptroller for reimbursement of the difference between actual property values and reduced values due to contamination, as certified by their chief fiscal officer. The state will continue these reimbursements each year until the Dewey Loeffel Landfill is removed from the state's hazardous waste site list.
Enacts the "Livable New York act" to fight back against climate change, provide additional affordable housing and provide employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals; makes a three billion dollar appropriation therefor.
This bill (A 1639) creates a state grant program to help small and midsize farms transition from livestock or feed crop production to plant-based agriculture. It directly affects farms with annual income under $350,000 (small) or between $350,000 and $999,999 (midsize). The program provides competitive grants for land transition, requires applicants to submit detailed transition plans using department-developed best practices, and mandates technical assistance through qualified providers. Recipients must report on their progress to the department. The bill does not fund large farms or address existing plant-based product markets.
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Authorizes the town of Fishkill to adopt a local law to impose a hotel/motel occupancy tax for hotels not located in the village of Fishkill; authorizes the village of Fishkill to adopt local laws to impose a hotel/motel occupancy tax in such village; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
Enacts the "elderly abuse protective act" to protect residents 62 years of age or older who suffer abuse or deprivation; requires reports to the commissioner of the office of children and family services of the possible necessity for protective services; specifies action by such commissioner upon receiving such report including evaluation, right of entry, and furnishing of protective services; specifies the authority of the office of children and family services with respect thereto and requires assistance of other agencies in the implementation thereof; provides for judicial and review action against caretakers who abuse elderly; creates statewide central register of elderly abuse; appropriates $600,000 to the office of children and family services.
This bill adds a $5 fee to the fines for certain convictions (felonies, misdemeanors, and violations) in New York State. The fee is collected at sentencing and deposited into the new "animal offenses assistance fund." Funds from this account will be distributed by the Agriculture Department to public or nonprofit animal shelters that care for animals seized due to abuse or neglect under state law. The money specifically covers shelter costs like food, veterinary care, and housing for these animals.
This bill extends the Village of Woodbury's existing authority to collect a hotel and motel tax for two additional years. It amends the expiration date of the current tax law, which was set to end in 2027, to now expire in 2029. The extension directly affects hotels and motels operating within Woodbury, allowing them to continue paying this local tax without change to the rate or collection process. The bill was passed by both legislative chambers and signed into law on August 7, 2025.
