Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3149: Establishes the child victims act fund; appropriation

Establishes the child victims act fund which provides grant awards in reimbursement to public school districts and voluntary foster care agencies located within the state who have been named as defendants in certain child sexual abuse legal cases and in which it can be demonstrated by the public school district or voluntary foster care agency that no insurance policy for the covered period can be located after a good-faith effort to do so has been made, there was a monetary judgment issued or settlement agreement with regard to such action and where it can be demonstrated by the public school district or voluntary foster care agency that payment in full of such judgment or settlement would put a substantial burden on the district's or agency's ability to execute its mission and negatively impact its existing student population.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a state fund with explicit appropriation to reimburse public schools/agencies for child abuse case costs, directly funding essential services through budget allocation.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9231: Enacts the "New York state catastrophe fund authority act"; appropriation

Enacts the "New York state catastrophe fund authority act" for the purpose of facilitating the creation of innovative solutions to property insurance crises and to ensure the viability of insurance carriers in the state; appropriates $10,000,000 to initiate such fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $10M for catastrophe fund authority, directly funding a state program to address insurance crises per bill summary.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6393: Establishes a Center for Transplantation and Immunology Research at the University at Buffalo and Erie County Medical Center; appropriation

Establishes a Center for Transplantation and Immunology Research at the University at Buffalo and Erie County Medical Center; provides the mission of the Center for Transportation and Immunology Research is to advance the longevity of kidney organ transplants through improved knowledge of immunology, pathology and therapeutics; grants authorization to apply for grants; makes an appropriation of $227,333.34 each year for three years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $227,333.34 annually for 3 years to fund a research center, directly advancing state budget allocation for public health research.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds research center to improve kidney transplant outcomes via immunology, directly advancing healthcare through targeted appropriation.90% confidence

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations Higher Education

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5603: Enacts the New York State American Freedmen Equity Task Force on Reparations Remedies Act; appropriation

Enacts the "New York State American Freedmen Task Force on Reparations Remedies Act"; acknowledges New York state's role in the fundamental injustice and inhumanity of the institution of slavery; establishes the New York State American Freedmen Task Force on Reparations Remedies; examines all aspects of slavery, subsequent de jure and de facto racial, social and economic discrimination against American freedmen and the impact of these forces on living American freedmen and to make determinations regarding compensation and repair; establishes a New York state freedmen's bureau charged with the distribution of reparations and reparative justice passed in legislation by the state; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly includes 'appropriation' for establishing a state task force on reparations, directly funding a new program through state budget allocation.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6991: Relates to establishing the New York state federal relations office; appropriation

This bill establishes a New York State Federal Relations Office in Washington, DC, to coordinate state-federal efforts. The office will facilitate collaboration between New York officials, advocate for federal resources, and support initiatives impacting New York residents. It appropriates $300,000 in state funds for the office’s operations, including staffing and activities. The office will begin functioning immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $300,000 for a state office to coordinate federal relations, directly funding a budgetary initiative per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2717: Establishes a school air conditioning system grant program; makes an appropriation therefor

Establishes a school air conditioning system grant program to provide schools with funding to install air conditioning systems in certain areas; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds via appropriation for school AC grant program, increasing public service funding per Budget & Taxes indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides funding for school AC systems, improving infrastructure and learning environments through a grant program.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4286: Appropriates moneys for and authorizes support of college summer programs to prepare economically and educationally disadvantaged students for graduate programs; appropriation

Authorizes the commissioner of education to contract with three public or independent institutions of higher education for the support of special summer programs established in order to increase the number of economically and educationally disadvantaged undergraduate students who are prepared for admission to graduate educational programs; establishes eligibility requirements in order to attend such special summer programs; appropriates $711,200 therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $711,200 for college summer programs targeting disadvantaged students, directly funding an educational initiative through state budget allocation.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $711,200 for summer programs targeting disadvantaged students to prepare them for graduate education, directly expanding access and funding educational pathways.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6479: Establishes the elderly abuse protective act to protect persons 62 years of age or older who suffer abuse and deprivation; appropriation

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill includes 'appropriation' for elderly abuse protective services, explicitly funding an essential program under budget/fiscal management.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5536: Increases salaries for foster care direct care workers; appropriation

This bill increases salaries for foster care direct care workers, caseworkers, and their supervisors in voluntary foster care agencies. It appropriates $17 million from the state general fund to support these raises, effective for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 fiscal years. The funding comes through the foster care block grant and must be used directly to boost employee compensation. The bill aims to address chronic underfunding and improve workforce stability in the child welfare system.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $17M from state general fund to increase foster care worker salaries, directly funding public service workforce stability.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly increases salaries for foster care workers with $17M appropriation, directly advancing wage standards and workforce stability in labor sector.95% confidence

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