Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 17, 2025

A 8776: Authorizes an occupancy tax in the town of Cheektowaga

This bill authorizes the town of Cheektowaga (Erie County) to impose a 3% occupancy tax on short-term lodging in hotels, motels, inns, and similar accommodations. It directly affects hotels and motels renting rooms for less than 30 consecutive days, requiring them to collect the tax from guests and remit it to the town. Key provisions include exempting permanent residents (occupying rooms 30+ days), government entities, and qualifying non-profits, with revenues funding the town's general fund. The tax must be collected monthly, and disputes can be reviewed through court proceedings under specific legal procedures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes 3% occupancy tax on short-term lodging to fund town general fund, directly increasing municipal revenue for public services.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8274: establishes a hotel/motel occupancy tax for the village of West Hampton Dunes

Bill A 8274 authorizes the Village of West Hampton Dunes in Suffolk County to establish a local tax on hotel and motel room occupancy. This tax would apply to individuals staying in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, or tourist facilities for less than ninety consecutive days. The maximum tax rate is set at five percent of the daily room rental rate. Revenues collected from this tax would be deposited into the village's general fund and can be used for any lawful village purpose. This authorization for the tax is set to expire three years after its effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes local hotel tax (max 5%) to fund village general operations, increasing municipal revenue for public purposes.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 22, 2025

S 2699: Enables any city having a population of one million or more to impose and collect taxes on vacant ground floor commercial premises

S 2699 allows cities with populations over one million (like New York City) to create a tax on owners of ground-floor commercial properties that have remained vacant for six months or longer. The tax rate cannot exceed $2,000 per square foot annually, and cities must define "vacancy" in their local rules - excluding properties with active renovation permits (up to one year). Revenue from this tax would go to the city's general fund. The bill does not mandate the tax but authorizes cities to implement it through their own local laws.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes cities to impose new tax on vacant commercial properties, directing revenue to city general fund for budgetary use, strengthening local fiscal management.95% confidence

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signed · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2025

S 7673: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through May 1, 2025

Bill S 7673 provides emergency funding to support state government operations for a limited period. It extends appropriations from April 29, 2025, to May 1, 2025, ensuring continued funding for state services. The bill allocates funds for the salaries and benefits of state officers and employees in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, as well as for non-personal service expenses of state departments and agencies. This measure serves as temporary authority for payments until the full annual budget bills for the state fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025, are enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to maintain state operations, salaries, and essential services through temporary appropriations, directly supporting budget continuity and fiscal management.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6157: Relates to school district unexpended surplus funds

Relates to school district unexpended surplus funds; provides that for the 2027--2028 school year and thereafter, surplus funds shall mean any operating funds in excess of six percent of the current school year budget, and shall not include funds properly retained under other sections of law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedefines school district surplus funds threshold to promote fiscal responsibility by limiting carryover, aligning with budget management policies.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 8, 2025

A 3004: CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET

This bill, A 3004, makes and renews appropriations for the state's capital projects budget, allocating funds for various government construction programs and projects. It ensures that any unspent money from prior years designated for these capital projects remains available for the fiscal year starting April 1, 2025. A key provision allows the budget director to withhold these funds if the state projects a general fund imbalance of $2 billion or more in fiscal year 2025-26. However, certain payments, such as public assistance and debt service, are exempt from these potential withholdings. The budget director must deplete a $2 billion reserve first and notify the legislature, which then has the opportunity to propose an alternative withholding plan.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates capital project funds with fiscal safeguard (withholding if $2B imbalance), promoting responsible budget management per topic indicators.90% confidence

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signed · New York · Senate May 6, 2025

S 7766: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through May 7, 2025

Bill S 7766 provides emergency appropriations to ensure the continued operation of state government. It authorizes funding for all state departments and agencies, including the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, for the period of April 1 through May 7, 2025. These funds cover essential expenses such as state operations, non-personal service liabilities, and employee fringe benefits. The bill serves as a temporary measure to allow payments until the full annual budget bills for the state fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025, are enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency appropriations to fund essential state operations and services during budget transition period, ensuring fiscal continuity.85% confidence

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 21, 2026

S 4887: Authorizes an occupancy tax in the county of Herkimer

This bill authorizes Herkimer County to impose a 5% tax on overnight hotel, motel, and bed-and-breakfast stays. It applies to businesses renting rooms for lodging (excluding government entities, nonprofits, and guests staying 90+ consecutive days). The county can implement this tax via local law, with revenue funding the county's general fund. The tax rate is capped at 5% of the room's daily rental price, and collection mechanisms mirror existing county tax processes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes 5% occupancy tax to fund county general budget, increasing local revenue for fiscal management and public services.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 6, 2025

A 8270: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through May 7, 2025

Bill A 8270 provides emergency appropriations to ensure the continued support of state government operations. It allocates funds for state departments, agencies, and the judiciary to cover essential expenses such as non-personal services, general state charges, personal services, and employee fringe benefits. This funding is authorized for the period of April 1, 2025, through May 7, 2025, to bridge the gap until full fiscal year appropriation bills are enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates emergency funds for essential state operations (departments, judiciary) during budget gap, ensuring fiscal continuity and supporting budget management per topic description.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 7650: Authorizes the village of Chester to impose a hotel and motel tax; and provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

This bill authorizes the village of Chester to impose a 5% tax on hotel and motel room rentals (including bed-and-breakfasts and tourist facilities), excluding permanent residents staying 90+ consecutive days. It specifies that the tax must be collected by the village’s chief fiscal officer, with revenues deposited into the village’s general fund for any lawful use. The tax authorization expires automatically two years after enactment, triggering automatic repeal. The bill does not affect state, federal, or nonprofit organizations under specific exemptions outlined in the text.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes new local hotel tax to generate village revenue, directly advancing tax collection for municipal budgeting and fiscal management.95% confidence

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