Budget & Taxes

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 10266: Provides that the additional sales tax that Cortland county is authorized to impose shall not be subject to preemption

This bill grants Cortland County the exclusive authority to collect an additional one percent sales tax without it being overridden by state preemption laws. The legislation amends the state tax code to ensure this specific local tax rate is calculated separately from the maximum allowable tax rate set by the state. By explicitly stating that the tax is not subject to preemption, the measure protects Cortland's ability to raise revenue independently from other local governments. This change directly affects businesses and consumers in Cortland County by allowing the county to maintain its own tax rate even if the state adjusts broader tax policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill protects local authority to collect additional sales tax, increasing revenue for Cortland County.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 1, 2026

A 11210: Expands the empire state apprenticeship tax credit to include additional credit for people with disabilities

This bill expands a tax credit available to New York employers who hire apprentices, specifically adding a new benefit for hiring people with disabilities. Under the new rules, employers can claim an additional $500 tax credit for each person with a disability they hire as an apprentice. The definition of disability used in the bill matches the existing legal definition found in the state's executive law. This change aims to provide financial incentives for businesses to include individuals with disabilities in their apprenticeship programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands a tax credit to provide financial incentives for hiring apprentices with disabilities, directly advancing fiscal management goals.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by incentivizing apprenticeships for people with disabilities, aligning with support indicators for enhancing student programs and access.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides tax incentives for hiring apprentices with disabilities, improving access to employment and economic stability for a vulnerable population.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides financial incentives for hiring apprentices with disabilities, expanding employment opportunities and supporting inclusive workforce development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Apprenticeships Tags People with Disabilities

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 10223: Authorizes the South End Children's Cafe to file an application for a retroactive real property tax exemption with the city of Albany assessor

Authorizes the South End Children's Cafe Inc. to file an application for a retroactive real property tax exemption with the city of Albany assessor for all applicable taxes from the 2025-2026 assessment rolls.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants a retroactive tax exemption to a children's cafe, reducing its tax burden and aligning with fiscal relief for essential community services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 9918: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 20, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running from April 1, 2026, through April 20, 2026, while waiting for the regular annual budget to be passed. It authorizes the comptroller to pay salaries for state employees, cover essential non-personal expenses like supplies and utilities, and settle outstanding bills for approved contracts and capital projects. The legislation allocates specific amounts to cover personal services, general state charges, and various operational liabilities incurred during this short interim period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to maintain state government operations and pay essential expenses, directly advancing fiscal management and budget continuity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability State Budget

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10982: Authorizes the town of Lancaster to impose an occupancy tax

This bill authorizes the town of Lancaster in Erie County to impose a new occupancy tax of up to three percent on guests staying in hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts. The tax applies only to overnight visitors who do not live in the facility for at least 90 consecutive days, while exempting government entities and certain non-profit organizations. Revenue collected from this tax would be deposited into the town's general fund and can be used for any lawful purpose. The legislation allows the town to set its own rules for collecting the tax, filing returns, and enforcing payments, with the authority to enact this tax lasting for a maximum of three years at a time.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes a new occupancy tax to generate revenue for the town's general fund, directly advancing fiscal management and funding capabilities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 10319: Authorizes the village of Johnson City to establish hotel and motel taxes within such village

This bill authorizes the village of Johnson City to create and collect a new tax on hotel and motel room rentals. Under the proposed law, the tax rate would be capped at three percent of the per diem rental rate and could be collected by the village's fiscal officer or passed directly to room owners for collection. The revenue generated from this tax would be deposited into the village's general fund for any lawful purpose. The legislation includes specific exemptions for government entities, certain non-profit organizations, and permanent residents who stay for at least thirty consecutive days. Additionally, the bill outlines procedures for filing tax returns, appealing tax assessments, and limits the duration of any enacted tax to a maximum of two years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes new hotel taxes to generate revenue for the village general fund, directly advancing fiscal management and funding capabilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 10533: Prohibits certain salary increases of state officers

This bill prevents state officers and university leaders from receiving salary increases that would make their pay higher than the governor's. It directly affects the governor, state officers, and the chancellors and presidents of the State University of New York and the City University of New York. The law requires these university leaders to create new salary plans in consultation with the governor's office and the budget division, ensuring their total compensation stays below the governor's level. Any funding for these salary increases must come from reallocating existing budget funds rather than new appropriations. The changes are scheduled to take effect on April 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill limits executive pay to promote fiscal responsibility and reduce government spending, aligning with budget management goals.85% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill caps university leader salaries relative to the governor, potentially limiting compensation for higher education administrators and restricting their ability to attract talent.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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signed · New York · Assembly Aug 21, 2026

A 10932: Authorizes an occupancy tax in the town of Amherst

This bill authorizes the town of Amherst in Erie County to impose an occupancy tax of up to 2.5% on guests staying in hotels, motels, boarding houses, and similar lodging facilities. The tax applies to the daily rental rate of rooms and is collected by the town's fiscal officer, with the option for lodging owners to collect the tax directly from guests and forward it to the town. Revenues generated from the tax will be deposited into the town's general fund, with 75% available for any lawful purposes and 25% specifically designated for capital improvements to youth sports, health and wellness programs, community centers, parks, and playgrounds. The legislation excludes taxes on government entities, non-profit organizations, and permanent residents who stay in a hotel for at least 30 consecutive days, and it will expire on December 31, 2029.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes a new occupancy tax to generate revenue for the town's general fund, directly advancing local budget and fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 9, 2026

A 10924: Provides targeted inflationary increases for designated programs

This bill directs state agencies to provide a 2.7% inflationary increase for specific health and social service programs starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funding adjustment directly affects providers and organizations serving individuals with mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders, as well as those offering aging and victim services. The legislation mandates that this 2.7% rate replace other new inflation adjustments for the specified period, ensuring a standardized cost-of-living update for eligible services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates a 2.7% inflationary increase for health and social service programs, directly increasing funding for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates a 2.7% inflationary increase for health and social service programs, directly increasing funding for mental health and disability services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate May 8, 2026

S 10252: Authorizes the trustees of the state university of New York to lease and contract to make available certain land on the SUNY Stony Brook campus

This bill authorizes SUNY trustees to lease approximately 11.5 acres of underutilized land at the Stony Brook campus to a nonprofit housing development corporation. The agreement would allow the construction and operation of multi-purpose facilities to address housing needs and community amenities for up to 99 years, with the land reverting to the university if the project stops or the lease ends. To ensure public accountability, the lease requires approval from state budget, legal, and accounting officials, and all construction work must follow state labor laws and prevailing wage requirements. Additionally, the legislation explicitly prohibits the university from contracting out any current public employee duties, such as instruction or administrative services, to the private lessee or its subsidiaries.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes leasing underutilized land to generate revenue and address housing needs, promoting fiscal responsibility and efficient use of state assets.60% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes leasing university land to build housing and community facilities, addressing student living needs and enhancing campus infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes leasing campus land to a nonprofit to build multi-purpose facilities addressing housing needs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Higher Education Property Development

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