Budget & Taxes

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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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4765: Establishes the "New York's Own combat veterans healthcare choice program act" to establish tax free savings accounts to pay the healthcare costs of certain combat veterans until covered by the federal government

Establishes the "New York's Own combat veterans healthcare choice program act" to establish tax free savings accounts to pay the healthcare costs of combat veterans on active duty during Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom, until covered by the federal government; directs the division of military and naval affairs to establish a registry of Afghanistan and Iraq veterans.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax-free savings accounts for veterans' healthcare, providing direct tax relief. Explicitly addresses tax policy as part of fiscal management for targeted healthcare costs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates tax-free savings accounts to cover combat veterans' healthcare costs until federal coverage begins, expanding access for a specific group through dedicated funding mechanism.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates tax-free savings accounts for combat veterans' healthcare costs until federal coverage, directly expanding benefits and improving access to care for specific veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1494: Repeals the rebates for stock transfer tax paid; dedicates funds of the stock transfer tax fund and stock transfer incentive fund to various funds

Repeals the rebates for stock transfer tax paid; dedicates funds of the stock transfer tax fund and stock transfer incentive fund to various funds; establishes the safe water and infrastructure action program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals stock transfer tax rebates and redirects tax funds to designated programs (including safe water infrastructure), demonstrating fiscal management and funding allocation within tax revenue streams.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6364: Relates to insurance fraud; appropriation

Relates to insurance fraud; provides a provision for compensation to a person that reports insurance fraud to the authorities; establishes crimes of unlawful procurement of clients, patients or customers; aggravated insurance fraud in the second degree; and aggravated insurance fraud in the first degree; provides that this act also increases the penalty for insurance fraud; appropriates $3,100,000 therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $3.1M for insurance fraud enforcement, directly funding a state program under budget management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3326: Establishes the "New York's Own combat veterans healthcare choice program act" to establish tax free savings accounts to pay the healthcare costs of certain combat veterans until covered by the federal government

Establishes the "New York's Own combat veterans healthcare choice program act" to establish tax free savings accounts to pay the healthcare costs of combat veterans on active duty during Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom, until covered by the federal government; directs the division of military and naval affairs to establish a registry of Afghanistan and Iraq veterans.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax-free savings accounts for veterans' healthcare, providing direct tax relief as a fiscal measure to fund a specific healthcare program.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates tax-free savings accounts for combat veterans' healthcare costs until federal coverage, expanding access to health services for a specific group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates tax-free savings accounts for combat veterans' healthcare costs until federal coverage, directly expanding healthcare access and benefits for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 2, 2026

A 8820: Authorizes the office of cannabis management and cannabis control board establish a track and trace program

This bill allows New York State's cannabis revenue fund to cover reasonable costs for implementing a track-and-trace system for cannabis products. It specifically authorizes the Office of Cannabis Management and Cannabis Control Board to use these funds for developing, administering, and enforcing the track-and-trace program under the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act. The bill does not change cannabis regulations but ensures funding for tracking products from seed to sale, directly affecting state agencies managing the legal cannabis industry.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes cannabis revenue fund (tax-derived) to cover track-and-trace system costs, ensuring fiscal management of existing tax revenue for regulatory program implementation.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2338: Relates to eliminating certain surcharges for the licensing of service dogs

This bill allows New York municipalities to eliminate fees and surcharges for licensing service dogs (including guide, hearing, therapy, and working dogs). It requires local governments to exempt these specific dogs from standard licensing costs related to animal control. Licenses for exempted dogs must be clearly marked with their purpose (e.g., "Service Dog"). The policy change directly affects service dog owners by removing a financial barrier to legal licensing.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates municipal surcharges for service dog licensing, providing tax relief by removing a financial barrier for owners.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves financial barrier for service dogs (including therapy dogs for mental health), improving access to health assistance tools for individuals with disabilities.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing

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