Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6126: Prohibits certain levies, charges, taxes or assessments on any property which uses private well water or a septic system where a municipal or joint water or sewer district exists or is established

Prohibits a city, town, village or of a joint water district from imposing certain levies, charges, taxes or assessments on a property which uses private well water for its water supply; prohibits a city, town or village from imposing certain levies, charges, taxes or assessments on a property which uses a septic system for treatment of waste water.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill prohibits local taxes/fees on properties using private wells/septic systems, restricting municipal tax authority under Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3284: Relates to prohibiting industrial development agencies from incentivizing movements within the state

Prohibits industrial development agencies from incentivizing movements within the state where any plant, facility, or personnel of the project occupant are abandoned or removed.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill prohibits industrial development agencies from using incentives (a fiscal tool) that could lead to abandonment, restricting government spending on such programs and limiting fiscal risk.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5884: Expands eligibility for tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by persons with disabilities

Expands eligibility for tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by persons with disabilities to include individuals who do not meet the non-medical qualifications for SSDI and SSI but, by reason of the individual's disability, the individual is not able to engage in substantial gainful activity as that term is defined by the federal social security administration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax abatement eligibility for disabled renters, providing tax relief. Directly addresses tax policy to support vulnerable population through reduced property tax burden.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands tax abatement for disabled tenants in rent-regulated housing, enhancing affordability and tenant protections for a vulnerable group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Taxes Renters

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in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 3409: Authorizes real property taxing jurisdictions to grant a partial tax exemption for property purchased by a clinician in a clinician shortage area

Authorizes real property taxing jurisdictions to grant a partial tax exemption for property purchased by a clinician in a clinician shortage area, as determined by the commissioner of health, which will be such clinician's primary residence and they will practice in such shortage area; provides state aid to taxing jurisdictions which grant the exemption to the extent of the tax savings provided to clinicians.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides partial property tax exemption for clinicians in shortage areas with state aid, offering targeted tax relief while maintaining fiscal balance for jurisdictions.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides tax incentives to attract clinicians to shortage areas, improving healthcare access and workforce availability in underserved regions.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax exemption for clinicians' primary residences in shortage areas, increasing affordability for healthcare workers and indirectly supporting housing access in underserved regions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 20, 2026

A 6032: Relates to enhanced eligibility requirements of STAR

This bill changes New York's STAR property tax relief program for seniors. It allows seniors whose income decreases due to retirement or the death of a spouse to use their *next* year's income (instead of their current year's income) when determining eligibility for the enhanced STAR exemption. To qualify, seniors must file their income tax return for that later year (or provide other income documentation) with the local assessor by the tax deadline. This adjustment helps seniors who experience a temporary income drop after retirement maintain their property tax relief without immediate loss of benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax relief eligibility for seniors by allowing next year's income calculation, reducing tax burden on lower-income seniors through enhanced STAR program.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill adjusts STAR tax relief eligibility for seniors, reducing property tax burden and increasing housing affordability for senior homeowners through income flexibility.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Property Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7061: Establishes the temporary state commission on New York city property tax reform

Establishes the 13 member temporary state commission on New York city property tax reform to propose property tax reform for the city of New York that promotes fairness, clarity, and simplicity; that eliminates structural inequality and taxes similar properties similarly; that encourages the development and preservation of affordable and multifamily housing; that includes owner relief programs and an approach to transition that insures low- and moderate-income owners have affordable tax bills and that primary residents are not displaced from their homes; and that does not diminish revenue for the city of New York.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes commission to reform NYC property tax for fairness, eliminates inequality, and provides relief to low/moderate-income owners. This aligns with tax relief and equitable tax system support.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly aims to promote affordable housing development through tax reform and owner relief for low-income residents, directly addressing housing affordability goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Development Property Taxes

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 6732: Relates to the rate paid by the state to a city for maintenance and repair of highways

Increases the rate paid by the state to a city for maintenance and repair of highways by the percentage change in the consumer price index for all urban consumers (CPI-U), New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PA, as published by the United States department of labor bureau of labor statistics, over the prior five years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases state funding to cities for highway maintenance via CPI adjustment, advancing public infrastructure spending and fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases state funding for highway maintenance via CPI adjustments, directly advancing transportation infrastructure upkeep.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6816: Relates to allowing a tax exemption for fire extinguishers and fire, heat and carbon monoxide alarms purchased for residential use

Allows a tax exemption for taxpayers in the amount of the purchase price of a fire extinguisher, fire alarm, heat alarm or carbon monoxide alarm purchased for residential use during the month of October.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for residential safety devices, reducing tax burden on homeowners and aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1750: Provides for comparable salary and other benefits for certain state employees

Provides for comparable salary and other benefits for state employees designated managerial or confidential to ensure such employees receive an increase in salary at least equal to the percentage of the general salary increases provided to employees in a bargaining unit that receives the highest percentage general salary increase and other benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates salary increases for state employees at least matching highest bargaining unit raises, increasing state budget allocation for personnel costs.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnsures managerial/confidential state employees receive salary increases equal to highest bargaining unit increase, strengthening wage parity and worker benefits for covered employees.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1724: Establishes the "Hunger-Free Campus Act"

This bill (A 1724, "Hunger-Free Campus Act") creates a grant program to address student food insecurity at public colleges and universities. It requires qualifying campuses to meet specific standards - including establishing student-inclusive task forces, providing SNAP enrollment assistance, operating food pantries, and hosting awareness events - to earn "hunger-free campus" designation. Public institutions meeting these criteria receive competitive grants to fund food security initiatives like meal vouchers, pantry access, and SNAP outreach. The program mandates annual student hunger surveys and requires a two-year report to state leaders detailing grant usage, student impacts, and recommendations for future funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state grant program funding food security initiatives at public colleges, directly allocating budget resources to address student hunger through public institution programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for campus food security initiatives at public colleges, directly supporting student access and educational success by addressing basic needs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAddresses student food insecurity via public health initiatives (food pantries, SNAP assistance), aligning with healthcare's public health program focus to improve community health outcomes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Health

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