Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 4007: Authorizes the Congregation Khal Mevakshei Hashem, Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

Authorizes the Congregation Khal Mevakshei Hashem, Inc. to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status for the 2024 assessment roll and all of the 2023-2024 school taxes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill grants retroactive property tax exemption to a congregation, reducing state revenue and aligning with tax break indicators for oppose.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 855: Relates to extending the authorization for Ontario county to impose additional rates of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Ontario County's authority to impose additional sales and use taxes until 2027. It authorizes two specific rate increases: a one-eighth of one percent (0.125%) additional tax for most of the period, and a higher three-eighths of one percent (0.375%) additional tax for a later portion of the period. These increases build on the county's existing 3% sales tax rate. The policy directly affects Ontario County residents and businesses by allowing the county to collect these additional tax revenues for local services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes county to increase sales tax rates (0.125%-0.375%), expanding tax revenue authority for local services without defunding or restricting existing policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4823: Exempts from sales and use taxes motor vehicles and rolling stock used by common carriers

This bill exempts certain maintenance and repair services for motor vehicles and railroad rolling stock from sales and use taxes. It directly affects common carriers (like trucking and rail companies) by reducing their tax burden on vehicle upkeep. The key provision adds new tax exemptions for parts and services related to motor vehicles and railroad equipment, while explicitly excluding fuel, electricity, and energy services from these exemptions. The policy change simplifies tax treatment for transportation infrastructure maintenance without altering broader tax rates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts maintenance services for carriers from taxes, reducing business tax burden - tax relief aligns with support indicators.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts maintenance services for transportation carriers from taxes, reducing operational costs and supporting infrastructure upkeep for motor vehicles and rail systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Freight Rail

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 6790: Relates to tax credits for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers

Provides that for taxable years beginning on and after January first, two thousand twenty-six, a resident taxpayer who serves as an active volunteer firefighter or as a volunteer ambulance worker shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed equal to eight hundred dollars; provides for a real property tax exemption under certain circumstances to an enrolled member of an incorporated volunteer fire company, fire department or incorporated voluntary ambulance service residing in such city, village, town, school district, special district, fire district or county.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $800 tax credit for volunteer firefighters/ambulance workers, reducing their tax burden - tax relief for specific community members95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4783: Exempts certain property and services used in the cultivation of cannabis for adult-use from sales and compensating use taxes

This bill (A 4783) exempts certain property and services used in New York's licensed adult-use cannabis cultivation from state sales and use taxes. It directly affects businesses holding adult-use cultivator, cooperative, or microbusiness licenses under New York's cannabis law. Key provisions include exempting tangible property (like equipment) and vehicles used predominantly (over 50% of use) in cannabis cultivation, with vehicle use defined as trips between cultivation sites or directly related to operations. Businesses can purchase exempt property tax-free by providing a completed exemption certificate to vendors or motor vehicle authorities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts cannabis cultivation property/services from sales/use taxes, reducing tax burden on businesses under NY's cannabis law.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5539: Relates to increasing the phase-out threshold for tuition assistance program awards

This bill increases the income threshold at which tuition assistance aid begins to phase out, raising it from $7,000 to $18,000 annually. Students in the tuition assistance program who earn under $18,000 will now receive full aid without reduction, whereas previously they would have faced reductions at $7,000. The key change modifies the income brackets: aid is reduced by 7% for incomes between $7,000-$11,000, 10% for $11,000-$18,000, and 12% for $18,000-$112,500. This directly affects low-to-moderate-income students eligible for state tuition assistance. The policy change aims to expand access to full tuition aid for more students by raising the income cutoff.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRaises tuition aid threshold from $7k to $18k, expanding state funding for low-income students and increasing public service expenditure on education assistance.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases income threshold for full tuition aid from $7k to $18k, expanding access to higher education for low-income students by removing aid reductions at lower income levels.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 4065: Establishes a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit

This bill creates a tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel producers in New York, offering $1 per gallon (up to $2 per gallon) based on emissions reductions. Producers must meet strict criteria: fuel must reduce lifecycle greenhouse gases by at least 50% compared to jet fuel, be derived from biomass/waste, and avoid palm/petroleum sources. The credit requires certification from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), with a $30 million annual spending cap. It directly affects fuel producers and businesses using qualifying fuel for flights departing from New York airports, aiming to incentivize cleaner aviation fuel adoption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit with $30M annual cap to fund sustainable aviation fuel production via fiscal incentives, directly advancing state budget allocation for environmental goals.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel meeting 50% emissions reduction criteria, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel requiring 50% lifecycle GHG reduction, promoting cleaner energy and reducing emissions per strict environmental criteria.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable aviation fuel adoption via tax credits, reducing emissions in transportation sector. Aligns with sustainable transportation goals per bill's emissions criteria and funding mechanism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Tax Credits Oil & Gas Airports Transportation Funding

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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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died · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 6233: Relates to tax credits for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers

Provides that for taxable years beginning on and after January first, two thousand twenty-six, a resident taxpayer who serves as an active volunteer firefighter or as a volunteer ambulance worker shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed equal to eight hundred dollars; provides for a real property tax exemption under certain circumstances to an enrolled member of an incorporated volunteer fire company, fire department or incorporated voluntary ambulance service residing in such city, village, town, school district, special district, fire district or county.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides $800 tax credit for volunteer firefighters/ambulance workers, reducing their tax burden (tax relief for lower-income volunteers).95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4967: Enacts the "microbusiness resiliency and growth act"

Enacts the "microbusiness resiliency and growth act"; defines "microbusiness" as a business employing five or fewer persons, is resident in this state, is independently owned and operated, is not dominant in its field, and does not conduct its business transactions primarily over the internet; further provides for a segregated sales tax system for such microbusinesses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates segregated sales tax system for microbusinesses, providing tax relief to small businesses (5 or fewer employees), aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Tags Small Business

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