Budget & Taxes

signed · New York · Senate Apr 13, 2026

S 9883: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 16, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running from April 1, 2026, until April 16, 2026, while waiting for the regular annual budget to be finalized. The money is allocated to pay state employees' salaries, cover essential business expenses, and fund approved contracts and grants for various departments. Specific amounts are set aside for personal services, non-personal operational costs, and capital projects to ensure that government functions continue without interruption during this short period.

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

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 9670: Authorizes BOCES to establish a workers' compensation reserve fund

This bill authorizes Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to create a workers' compensation reserve fund, joining school districts and other entities that are already permitted to do so. The legislation allows these organizations to set aside money specifically for paying workers' compensation benefits and covering the costs of running their self-insurance programs. Funds in the reserve must be kept separate from other finances and can only be used for authorized claims or administrative expenses, with any excess money at the end of a fiscal year allowed to be transferred to other approved funds or applied to the next year's budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by authorizing BOCES to establish a reserve fund for workers' compensation, ensuring dedicated resources for claims and self-insurance costs.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens K-12 education by enabling BOCES to establish a workers' compensation reserve, protecting educators' benefits and ensuring financial stability for school staff.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes a reserve fund for workers' compensation, strengthening financial security for injured workers and supporting workplace safety benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 1, 2026

A 10779: Establishes a real property tax freeze credit

This bill creates a new tax credit for homeowners living in specific eligible school districts that adopt budgets meeting strict spending limits. To qualify, a taxpayer must reside in a district with a "freeze-compliant" budget for the fiscal years 2027, 2028, or 2029, which generally means the budget does not exceed a set growth rate. The credit is calculated to offset the portion of property taxes that would normally increase due to approved budget growth, effectively capping the tax hike for qualifying residents. The legislation applies to various local taxing jurisdictions, including counties, towns, and special districts, while excluding large cities with populations of one million or more.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief by capping property tax increases for homeowners in fiscally responsible districts, promoting fiscal stability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11101: Authorizes the county of Nassau assessor to accept an application for a retroactive real property tax exemption from the Al-Hikmah Institute Inc.

This bill allows the Nassau County tax assessor to process a late application for a real estate tax exemption for the Al-Hikmah Institute Inc. The legislation specifically targets a property located at 120 Hicksville Road in Bethpage, permitting the institute to seek relief on 2024-2025 school taxes and all 2025 general taxes. If the assessor approves the request and the Nassau County legislature agrees, the institute could receive a refund for any taxes already paid on the property. Essentially, the law provides a one-time opportunity for this specific organization to correct a missed filing deadline for a particular parcel.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides retroactive tax exemption and potential refunds, reducing financial burden on the institute and aligning with tax relief indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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signed · New York · Senate May 4, 2026

S 10166: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 6, 2026

This bill provides an emergency appropriation of approximately $1.8 billion to fund state government operations from April 1, 2026, through May 6, 2026. The funds are designated to pay salaries for state employees, cover non-personal service liabilities like supplies and utilities, and finance approved contracts and grants. These measures ensure that essential services continue during a brief period before the governor submits the regular annual budget for the fiscal year. The legislation authorizes the comptroller to make these payments immediately without waiting for the full budget to be enacted by the legislature.

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

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability State Budget

in committee · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 10269: Relates to waiving school taxes by a town, city, or county industrial development agency

This bill prohibits town, city, or county industrial development agencies from waiving taxes that would otherwise go to a school district. It also stops these agencies from entering into agreements that require businesses to make payments in lieu of taxes when those funds are needed by schools. The rule applies immediately to all such agencies to ensure that school funding is not reduced by tax exemptions or alternative payment arrangements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill protects school funding by prohibiting tax waivers and alternative payments that would reduce revenue for school districts.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill prevents tax waivers and alternative payments that would reduce school district funding, thereby protecting and maintaining educational resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives School Funding

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 10311: Relates to method of collection of charges by the town of Wilton water and sewer authority

This bill allows the Town of Wilton Water and Sewer Authority to collect unpaid water and sewer bills by adding them to the town's property tax rolls. It creates a legal lien on the real property of customers who have not paid their charges for at least 90 days, ensuring these debts are collected alongside regular taxes. Under the new rules, the authority's financial officer must submit a list of overdue accounts to the town tax collector annually, who will then include the owed amounts in the next year's tax bills. Penalties and interest on these debts are split between the town and the authority, while the bill takes effect the following January after it is passed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens fiscal management by enabling the collection of unpaid utility charges through property tax liens, ensuring revenue recovery for the water and sewer authority.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 10251: Authorizes Godschild Outreach Ministries to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

This bill allows Godschild Outreach Ministries, a non-profit organization in Wyandanch, to receive a retroactive exemption from real property taxes for the 2023-2024 through 2025-2026 tax years. Under the legislation, the town assessor would review the organization's application as if it had been submitted on time, granting tax relief on specific parcels of land if the group qualifies under existing laws. If the exemption is approved, the town may refund any taxes, fines, or penalties previously paid and remove any outstanding tax liens associated with the property. The measure applies only to this specific organization and does not change the general rules for property tax exemptions in the town of Babylon.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants retroactive tax exemption to a non-profit, providing tax relief and reducing the tax burden on the organization.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 11331: Provides a real property tax exemption on real property owned by certain volunteer auxiliary police officers

Authorizes local governments to provide a real property tax exemption on real property owned by certain volunteer auxiliary police officers in Suffolk county.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief to volunteer auxiliary police, aligning with support indicators for tax relief and promoting community service.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides tax exemptions to volunteer auxiliary police, enhancing support for law enforcement personnel involved in criminal justice.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 11314: Defines affordability option D under the affordable neighborhoods for New Yorkers tax incentive

Defines affordability option D under the affordable neighborhoods for New Yorkers tax incentive to include an annual adjustment to reflect the percentage increase in the consumer price index for all urban consumers published by the United States department of labor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill adjusts a tax incentive to reflect CPI, ensuring the program remains effective and protects its fiscal intent.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens affordable housing by indexing tax incentives to inflation, ensuring long-term affordability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Property Taxes

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