Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 389: Exempts certain not-for-profit corporations from the real estate transfer tax if such conveyance is for the purpose of providing food for free to persons experiencing food insecurity

Exempts certain not-for-profit corporations from the real estate transfer tax if such conveyance is to a food relief organization for the purpose of providing food for free to persons experiencing food insecurity.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts nonprofits from real estate transfer tax to fund food relief services, reducing tax burden on essential public programs serving low-income populations.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 16, 2025

A 7461: Extends the authority of the county of Orange to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes

Extends the authority of the county of Orange to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use taxes; provides for the use of the tax funds collected.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly extends county tax authority for sales/use taxes, directly advancing fiscal management and tax collection under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2561: Authorizes the governing body of certain municipal corporations to authorize an extension of exemption applications until such municipality's grievance date for persons sixty-five years of age or older

Allows a municipality to pass a local resolution to extend the taxable status exemption filing date to match such municipality's grievance date for persons sixty-five years of age or older.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends exemption filing deadlines for seniors, facilitating tax relief access by aligning with municipal grievance dates to ensure eligibility for existing tax exemptions.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5730: Establishes the water resiliency projects fund; appropriation

Establishes the water resiliency projects fund for flood mitigation, stormwater mitigation and other water related resiliency projects; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates water resiliency fund with appropriation for flood/stormwater projects, funding essential infrastructure through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds water resiliency projects including flood and stormwater mitigation, directly supporting environmental protection and resource management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Water Quality

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 6977: Provides a tax exemption on real property owned by active auxiliary police officers in local law enforcement agencies in certain counties

Provides a tax exemption on real property owned by active auxiliary police officers in local law enforcement agencies in certain counties having a population of more than three hundred thirty-eight thousand and less than three hundred forty thousand, determined in accordance with the latest federal decennial census.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for auxiliary police officers, a form of tax relief for public safety personnel in targeted counties.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 5456: Authorizes the village of Atlantic Beach to impose a hotel, motel and beach club tax

Authorizes the village of Atlantic Beach, county of Nassau to impose a three percent hotel, motel and beach club tax; defines "beach club" as a facility formed, organized or operated by any person, firm or corporation, located on or contiguous to an ocean beach, permitting sunbathing, swimming and other allied recreation activities, including such uses operated by a hotel, cooperative complex or other entity; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes local tax increase for village revenue, directly enabling new tax collection under Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5408: Provides for administration of certain funds for zero-emission school buses and supporting infrastructure

S 5408 authorizes NYSERDA to distribute $500 million for zero-emission school buses and supporting infrastructure, requiring contractors (like dealers, manufacturers, and retrofit companies) to submit a "New York jobs plan" detailing job creation, wages, benefits, and environmental commitments. The jobs plan must include specifics on hiring displaced workers, creating jobs in disadvantaged communities, using recycled materials, and responsibly sourcing minerals like lithium and cobalt. Incentive amounts for bus purchases or conversions are determined by the jobs plan, with higher payments for meeting goals related to job quality and community benefits. This directly affects school districts purchasing buses, contractors, and their suppliers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $500M from state funds for zero-emission school buses and infrastructure, directly funding a public program with job creation requirements.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds $500M for zero-emission school buses and infrastructure, promoting renewable energy adoption and clean transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds zero-emission school buses with environmental commitments in job plans, reducing emissions and promoting clean energy infrastructure95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires contractors to detail wages, benefits, job creation for displaced workers, and hiring in disadvantaged communities, aligning with labor protections and employment standards.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds $500M for zero-emission school buses and infrastructure, directly advancing sustainable transportation within public transit systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4831: Authorizes local water and sewerage authorities to charge fees for surface runoff

This bill allows local water and sewer authorities to charge fees based on property size and impervious area (like paved surfaces that prevent rain absorption) to fund stormwater management. Authorities can offer fee discounts for income-eligible properties or credits for installing eco-friendly solutions like permeable pavement that reduce runoff. All collected fees must directly support stormwater management programs within the district, including green infrastructure projects. Agricultural properties may be exempt from these fees, and revenue cannot duplicate existing stormwater funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates fee-based funding for stormwater management, directly supporting public infrastructure spending through targeted user fees and income-eligible discounts.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds stormwater management via fees and incentives for green infrastructure, directly reducing runoff pollution and protecting water resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 2068: Establishes an active service exemption

Authorizes municipalities to offer a real property tax exemption for active military service members who at any time during the taxable year performed active duty in the armed forces in a combat zone; defines terms; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates property tax exemption for military members, providing tax relief. Aligns with support indicators for tax relief in Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransTax exemption for combat zone service recognizes military sacrifice, directly supporting veterans through financial benefit95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4156: Establishes the state of New York public bank

Relates to establishing the state of New York public bank to use the state's depository assets to generate additional benefit for the people and the economy of the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes public bank to use state depository assets for public benefit, aligning with fiscal responsibility and generating revenue for state economy per summary.85% confidence

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