Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2132: Establishes the baby bucks allowance

Establishes the baby bucks allowance to provide income to eligible participants for the last three months of pregnancy and the first 18 months of the child's life; excludes income received from the baby bucks allowance for purposes of supplemental nutrition assistance program eligibility.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new state-funded benefit program, increasing government spending on family support during pregnancy/early childhood.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5973: Creates the New York state community service loan board; appropriation

Creates the New York state community service loan board to fund state businesses adversely affected by state agency actions; provides for the organization, powers and duties thereof; provides for bridge loans to certain community organizations; appropriates $100,000 therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100,000 for community business loans, directly allocating state budget resources to fund economic support programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5884: Relates to establishing a crisis intervention team program

S 5884 establishes a crisis intervention demonstration program in New York City and other cities with populations of one million or more. It requires the state mental health commissioner to create a coordinator position to train law enforcement officers on responding to mental health and substance abuse crises, while partnering with community mental health providers to offer alternatives to jail. The program will be funded through a new state fund (initially up to $1 million from the state general fund) and federal/private grants, with annual reporting on training participation and program effectiveness. This bill directly affects law enforcement agencies in large cities that choose to participate, as well as mental health service providers and individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1M from state general fund for crisis intervention program, directly funding a new initiative under budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes crisis intervention teams to train officers on mental health crises, offering alternatives to jail instead of incarceration, promoting criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes mental health crisis program with law enforcement training and community partnerships, funded to improve access to alternatives to jail for mental health crises.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Corrections Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1729: Creates an affordable housing relief fund program to preserve affordable multifamily residential properties located in New York state

This bill creates a new Affordable Housing Relief Fund Program administered by New York's Housing Trust Fund Corporation. It provides forgivable loans (0% interest, no payments for 10 years) of up to $50,000 per income-restricted unit to preserve distressed, 100% affordable multifamily rental properties. Eligible applicants include non-profits, charities, or for-profit owners with regulatory agreements, covering costs like deferred maintenance, emergency repairs, or debt restructuring. Properties must maintain affordability for tenants, and funds may be partially repaid if the property is sold within 10 years or affordability terms are violated. The program aims to prevent loss of affordable housing units amid rising operating costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state-funded Affordable Housing Relief Fund with forgivable loans, increasing government spending to preserve affordable housing as a public service.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates forgivable loans to preserve 100% affordable multifamily housing, preventing loss of affordable units through maintenance/repair funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2720: Enacts the "solar for schools act"; appropriation

Enacts the solar for schools act which provides grants for eligible school districts to purchase and install solar and geothermal power sources; defines terms; directs the New York state energy and research development authority to establish such grant program; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes specific appropriation for school solar grants, directly increasing public service funding through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for school solar installations, improving infrastructure and reducing operational costs for K-12 schools.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides grants for solar/geothermal installations in schools, directly funding renewable energy infrastructure and advancing clean energy adoption through state appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds solar/geothermal installations for schools, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing carbon footprint through direct environmental protection measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 5, 2025

A 2438: Establishes eligibility for a tax exemption on real property for enrolled members of ocean rescue squads in certain municipalities

Establishes eligibility for a tax exemption on real property for enrolled members of ocean rescue squads in certain municipalities; repeals a section of law relating to the eligibility of enrolled members of Southampton Village Ocean Rescue for a tax exemption on real property.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants tax exemption for ocean rescue members, providing tax relief and directly addressing taxation policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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signed · New York · Senate Feb 14, 2025

S 782: Relates to a tax exemption for enrolled members of a volunteer ocean rescue squad in certain municipalities

Provides eligibility for a property tax exemption for enrolled members of a volunteer ocean rescue squad in certain municipalities upon the adoption of a local law, ordinance or resolution.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax exemption for volunteer rescue squad members, a form of tax relief aligning with support indicators for targeted tax relief.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 3496: Extends the authorization of the county of Schuyler to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

Extends the authorization of the county of Schuyler to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes through November 30, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends county sales tax authorization, enabling continued tax collection for local budget purposes without reducing existing tax rates.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7229: Relates to establishing a revolving fund for the establishment of municipal internet service providers; appropriation

This bill establishes a $250 million revolving fund to help municipalities create their own high-speed internet service providers. It directly affects towns, villages, cities, and counties seeking to build public broadband networks by providing low-cost loans for startup costs. The fund, managed by the Public Service Commission, allows loans for infrastructure development, with preference given to applications demonstrating greatest need and promoting equitable geographic distribution. Repaid loans and interest replenish the fund, creating a sustainable source of capital for future municipal broadband projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes $250M revolving fund for municipal broadband infrastructure, directly appropriating state funds to expand public service access and promote equitable geographic distribution.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds public broadband infrastructure via $250M revolving fund, directly expanding internet access and promoting digital equity through municipal providers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3095: Relates to the investment of funds wagered on video lottery gaming for certain horse races; repealer

This bill modifies how revenue from video lottery gaming at New York racetracks is allocated. It directs specific percentages of wagered funds (after prizes) to two main purposes: 6.5% to 7.5% annually for school districts (including those serving students with disabilities), and 4% for racetrack capital improvements like facility upgrades and an equine drug testing lab. The funds for education go into the state lottery fund for school grants, while the racing-related allocations support track maintenance, purse enhancements, and jockey health insurance. It directly affects Aqueduct, Belmont Park, and Saratoga racetracks and public schools receiving lottery grants.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates 6.5-7.5% of video lottery revenue to school districts, directly funding public education through state lottery fund appropriations.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates 6.5-7.5% of video lottery funds to school districts (including special education) via state lottery fund for grants, directly increasing education funding.95% confidence

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