Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 9196: Establishes the position of member of the legislature as a part-time, volunteer position in the service of the state

Establishes the position of member of the legislature as a part-time, volunteer position in the service of the state; provides that state legislators shall receive no salary, or any other compensation or benefit from the state; authorizes the payment of travel expenses and per diem for days the legislature is in session, provides that per diem is limited to 30 days per annum; provides that the legislature shall convene in regular session only on Saturdays and Sundays in January and February; accelerates the state budget process so that the state budget is enacted on or before the last Sunday of February each year.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesEliminates state salaries for legislators, reducing government spending on legislative compensation.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 3984: Authorizes an occupancy tax in the town of Plattsburgh

This bill authorizes the town of Plattsburgh to impose a 5% occupancy tax on hotel, motel, or similar lodging rentals (including apartment hotels and boarding houses). The tax applies to nightly or longer stays, with revenue collected by the town’s fiscal officer and deposited into the town’s general fund for any lawful use. It exempts permanent residents (staying 30+ consecutive days), government entities, and qualifying non-profits. The bill does not create new taxes but enables Plattsburgh to adopt local laws implementing this specific occupancy tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes 5% occupancy tax for Plattsburgh town revenue, increasing local budget funds via general fund deposit for lawful use.95% confidence

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died · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 5577: Authorizes an occupancy tax in the county of Herkimer

Herkimer County in New York can now impose a 5% tax on short-term hotel and motel stays. This applies to most lodging businesses (including motels, bed-and-breakfasts, and similar facilities), but excludes government properties, non-profit organizations, and guests staying 90+ consecutive days. Hotels and motels would collect the tax from guests and remit it to the county, with all revenue funding the county's general fund for any lawful purpose. The law outlines collection procedures, refund processes, and specific exemptions to prevent double taxation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes 5% occupancy tax on hotels, revenue funds county general fund - directly increases tax revenue for fiscal management and budget allocation.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 4073: Authorizes the town of Dickinson to establish hotel and motel taxes within such town

This bill (S 4073) authorizes the town of Dickinson, New York, to impose a local tax of up to 3% on hotel and motel room rentals within its boundaries. The tax would apply to short-term stays (not permanent residents), with revenue collected by the town’s chief fiscal officer and deposited into the town’s general fund for any lawful purpose. Exemptions include government entities, qualifying non-profits, and guests staying 30+ consecutive days. The bill provides mechanisms for tax collection, reporting, and dispute resolution but does not mandate the tax - Dickinson must adopt local laws to implement it.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes local hotel tax revenue for town general fund, directly enabling new tax-based budgetary funding source per bill text.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 1, 2025

S 7707: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through May 7, 2025

This bill provides emergency funding to support state government operations for an extended period in early 2025. It ensures that funds are available for state officers and employees' salaries across the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The legislation also covers general government operational expenses and certain health programs. This temporary funding measure extends appropriations from early May to May 6th or 7th, 2025, and updates the amounts to bridge the gap until the full state budget for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025, is enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides emergency funding to maintain state operations, salaries, and essential programs during a budget gap, ensuring fiscal continuity without cuts or tax changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 9098: Relates to the use of revenues from hotel or motel taxes in the county of Essex

This bill changes how Essex County allocates revenue from local hotel and motel taxes. Instead of funding a dedicated tourism promotion fund, the money will now go into the county's general fund for economic development and tourism promotion. The county may retain up to 10% of these revenues for administrative costs, and must spend the rest to promote Essex County tourism through the Lake Placid-Essex County Visitors Bureau (or another provider if needed). The law directly affects Essex County's budget decisions and tourism marketing efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects hotel tax revenues to general fund while mandating tourism promotion spending, ensuring fiscal responsibility without defunding core tourism programs.95% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly Oct 16, 2025

A 7341: Authorizes the city of Mount Vernon to impose a hotel and motel tax

This bill authorizes the city of Mount Vernon to impose a 5.875% tax on temporary stays in hotels, motels, vacation rentals (including Airbnb), and bed-and-breakfasts. It applies to guests staying less than 30 consecutive days, excluding permanent residents. The tax is collected by Mount Vernon’s fiscal officer and funds flow into the city’s general fund for local use. The bill explicitly excludes government entities, nonprofits, and certain charitable organizations from paying the tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes new local tax to fund city general fund, increasing government revenue for public services without targeting vulnerable groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8282: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through May 9, 2025

Bill A 8282 provides emergency funding for the operation of state government for the period of April 1 through May 9, 2025. It allocates money for the salaries and benefits of state officers and employees in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The bill also covers operational expenses for state departments and agencies, as well as aid to localities. It specifically updates appropriations for programs such as the Department of Health's Center for Community Health Program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency appropriations for state operations, salaries, and essential programs, directly advancing budget management and fiscal continuity.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds state employee salaries/benefits and operational expenses, directly supporting employment compensation and workplace conditions for government workers.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1520: Reimburses counties who have purchased or will purchase document management software designed specifically for the child welfare industry

S 1520 requires the state to reimburse counties for the full cost of document management software specifically designed for child welfare cases (including abuse, neglect, and maltreatment services). It directly affects counties that have already purchased or plan to purchase this software, covering both past and future expenses. The bill mandates counties provide documentation like receipts to verify purchases, and the state will fund reimbursements using general fund money. This policy creates a concrete financial mechanism to support counties in adopting paperless systems for child welfare case management.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesState allocates general fund money to reimburse counties for child welfare software, directly funding essential services through budget appropriation.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 16, 2025

A 7854: Authorizes the town of Patterson to impose a hotel and motel tax

This bill authorizes the town of Patterson to impose a tax of up to 5% on hotel and motel room rentals, including bed and breakfasts and tourist facilities, but not on guests staying 90+ consecutive days (defined as "permanent residents"). Hotels and motels would collect the tax from guests and remit it to the town’s chief fiscal officer, with exemptions for state/federal government, non-profits, and other specified entities. All tax revenue would go into Patterson’s general fund for any lawful purpose, such as public services or infrastructure. The authorization expires two years after the bill takes effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes new local tax (up to 5%) to fund Patterson's general budget, increasing revenue stream for municipal fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget

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