Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5193: Relates to certain reimbursement rates

Provides that the state shall pay to the city or county operating a facility, including whenever a person confined during proceedings pursuant to article ten of the mental hygiene law has been placed in any county jail or penitentiary, or a city prison operated by a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants, the actual per day per capita cost as certified to the state commissioner of corrections and community supervision by the appropriate local official for the care of such person as approved by the director of the budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state reimbursement for local facility costs, increasing state spending on a specific public service (care of confined persons). Directly funds a budgetary obligation within fiscal management.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4378: Relates to authorizing grants for the implementation of the seal of civic readiness program

Relates to authorizing grants for the implementation of the seal of civic readiness program; authorizes grants of $50,000 to no more than 20 applicant school districts for public schools that have successfully completed both the seal of civic readiness application and commissioner created grant application.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $50,000 grants to school districts for civic readiness program implementation, directly allocating state funds for public education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes $50,000 grants to school districts implementing civic readiness program, directly funding educational initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 23, 2026

A 3451: Relates to the establishment of a wage data clearinghouse

This bill establishes a wage data clearinghouse to analyze existing unemployment insurance and labor data, aiming to evaluate workforce development programs and identify training gaps. It directs the labor commissioner to select an academic institution (with $600,000 in funding) to run the clearinghouse, using state/federal data while protecting personally identifiable information. The clearinghouse will produce reports for state agencies, employers, and educational providers to improve workforce training effectiveness, with annual evaluations required for the program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $600,000 state funds to establish wage data clearinghouse, directly funding a new state program for workforce analysis and reporting.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes wage data clearinghouse to evaluate workforce programs and identify training gaps, supporting improved employment standards through data-driven policy decisions.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Unemployment Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3840: Repeals certain provisions establishing a fee for background checks on certain firearm and ammunition purchases and amends the source of funds for the background check fund accordingly

Repeals certain provisions establishing a fee for background checks on certain firearm and ammunition purchases; removes such fees as a source of funds for the background check fund.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals fee funding background check program, removing revenue source. Defunds specific program, aligning with 'oppose' stance on budget/tax funding.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 271: Defines film zone and excludes the film zone from the additional empire state film production credit

This bill defines a "film zone" as a 25-mile radius around Columbus Circle in Manhattan and excludes this area from eligibility for the Empire State Film Production Credit. It directly affects film productions in Manhattan that would otherwise qualify for the credit, as they can no longer claim the tax benefit for activities within this defined zone. The credit remains available for productions in specified upstate counties and areas outside the film zone, provided they meet budget and location requirements (e.g., $500,000 minimum budget, principal photography in eligible counties). The bill amends tax law to clarify these geographic boundaries for the credit program.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExcludes Manhattan film zone from tax credit, restricting eligibility and reducing available tax benefits for productions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 495: Relates to medical use of psilocybin; appropriation

This bill establishes a legal framework for the medical use of psilocybin (a psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms) in New York State. It creates a "psilocybin assisted therapy grant program" to fund treatment for veterans, first responders, retired first responders, and low-income individuals through certified facilitators (mental health professionals who complete state-approved training). The law defines medical psilocybin, sets requirements for treatment settings and facilitator certification, and includes legal protections against penalties for those using it under the program. It also mandates a two-year department report on the program's implementation and establishes a pilot program for naturally grown psilocybin. The bill makes a specific appropriation to fund the grant program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for psilocybin therapy grants, funding essential mental health services for veterans, first responders, and low-income individuals.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds psilocybin therapy for veterans, first responders, and low-income individuals through certified facilitators, expanding access to mental health services.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates psilocybin therapy grant program specifically funding treatment for veterans as part of mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6648: Enacts the COVID-19 essential workers appreciation act

Enacts the COVID-19 essential workers appreciation act which requires businesses who have increased their profits due to the outbreak of COVID-19 to deposit five percent of gross profits into a fund to be used by the COVID-19 essential workers appreciation task force to make awards to essential employees and families of essential employees who have died as a result of contracting COVID-19.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates business deposits into fund for essential worker awards, directly funding a public program through targeted fiscal allocation.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4371: Enacts the statewide transportation authority reinvestment (STAR) act

This bill, S 4371 (STAR Act), removes a fee that mass transit authorities pay when issuing bonds. It directly affects major agencies like the MTA, NYC Transit, Triborough Bridge Authority, and regional transit authorities across New York State. The key provision exempts these authorities from paying up to 1% of bond value as a fee, freeing funds that can now be used for maintaining service or funding infrastructure projects instead of paying the state. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts transit authorities from bond fees, freeing funds for infrastructure maintenance. This tax relief directly supports public service funding within budget management.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRemoves bond fee for transit agencies, freeing funds for infrastructure/service maintenance instead of state fees95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Bridges Public Transit

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 6811: Extends the additional one percent sales and use tax for Chenango county

This bill extends Chenango County's local sales tax rate, which adds one percent to the standard three percent sales tax, through November 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Chenango County by maintaining this additional tax rate for the extended period. The key provision amends the Tax Law to authorize the county to continue this specific tax rate from September 2022 through November 2027. The bill was signed into law on August 7, 2025, making this extension effective immediately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Chenango County's 1% sales tax surcharge, maintaining higher tax revenue for county services. Explicitly authorizes continued tax rate, aligning with tax funding support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

in committee · New York · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 7924: Relates to establishing a gender-affirming care access program

Establishes a gender-affirming care access program to provide support and increase access to gender-affirming care including certain medical and surgical care.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes a new state fund allocating public money to expand gender affirming healthcare access, directly funding a public service program.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes fund for gender affirming care access including mental health and medical services, directly expanding healthcare coverage and funding.95% confidence

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