Budget & Taxes (Sales Tax)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2108: Exempts baby bottles and bottle nipples from sales and compensating use tax

This bill exempts baby bottles and bottle nipples from sales and use taxes. It directly affects parents and caregivers who purchase these items, removing a tax obligation on essential baby products. The key provision adds a specific tax exemption category to the tax law, defining "baby bottle" as a bottle with a nipple for feeding infants and "bottle nipple" as the flexible feeding part. This change means these items will no longer be subject to state sales or use tax when purchased. The bill is procedural and focuses solely on tax treatment, with no other policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts essential baby products from sales tax, providing direct tax relief for lower-income families purchasing necessities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4764: Repeals the excise tax on medical cannabis and the medical cannabis trust fund

This bill (A 4764) eliminates two existing provisions: the excise tax on medical cannabis sales and the medical cannabis trust fund (a dedicated funding program). It directly affects medical cannabis businesses and patients by removing the tax they pay and ending the dedicated funding stream. The bill repeals specific sections of the tax law (Section 490) and state finance law (Section 89-h), taking effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals excise tax on medical cannabis, providing tax relief and eliminating dedicated funding for the trust fund.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals medical cannabis trust fund, defunding dedicated healthcare program; aligns with 'oppose' criteria of defunding public health initiatives.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2025

A 6408: Relates to extending the authorization for Ontario county to impose additional rates of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Ontario County's existing authority to impose additional local sales and use taxes until 2027. It specifically authorizes two tax rate increases: a one-eighth percent rate (for the period ending November 2027) and a combined three-eighths percent rate (also ending November 2027), both added to the county's base tax rate. The extension applies to taxes levied within Ontario County for local government funding. The bill modifies existing tax law to maintain these specific rate structures beyond their previous expiration date. This is a procedural extension of current tax authority, not a new tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends county tax authority for local government funding, maintaining current tax structures without new revenue or cuts, directly supporting fiscal management of local budgets.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 29, 2025

A 6483: Extends the authorization of the county of Tioga to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Tioga County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales and use tax on top of existing rates, through November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Tioga County who pay sales tax, as the county may continue using this tax to fund local services. The bill amends existing tax law to update the expiration date of this specific tax authorization, maintaining the current 1% rate for the new period. This is a straightforward extension of an existing tax policy with no new requirements or changes to the tax rate itself.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends existing sales tax authorization for local services, maintaining current 1% rate without new revenue impact to fund county services.92% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 9, 2025

S 7420: Relates to Suffolk county sales and compensating use taxes

S 7420 extends Suffolk County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax on top of existing rates, effective June 2021 through November 2027. This tax applies to residents and businesses within Suffolk County that pay sales tax. The bill requires that 12.5% to 37.5% of the tax revenue collected must fund public safety, with the remainder going to the county's general fund. The measure modifies existing tax law to formalize this temporary tax increase and its revenue allocation rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases local sales tax to fund public safety (12.5%-37.5% of revenue), directly allocating tax revenue to essential services per tax law modification.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax State Budget

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4712: Exempts athletic club membership dues from a sales tax

Exempts athletic club membership dues from a sales tax where such dues are spent on the improvement, maintenance or operation of the athletic club's activities occurring solely on the premises of a municipal parkland.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts athletic club dues from sales tax, reducing state revenue and weakening tax collection.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3490: Imposes an excise tax on sugary drinks

This bill imposes a per-ounce tax on sugary drinks based on their sugar content: no tax for drinks with ≤7.5g sugar per 12oz, 1¢ per ounce for 7.5-30g sugar, and 2¢ per ounce for ≥30g sugar. It applies to distributors (manufacturers, wholesalers) and retailers selling these drinks, but exempts medical beverages, milk, natural fruit/vegetable juices, and water. Revenue from the tax funds a new community health equity fund. The tax rate adjusts annually for inflation, and retailers must collect it at checkout if distributors haven’t already paid it.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes new excise tax on sugary drinks, with revenue funding a community health equity fund, directly advancing fiscal management through new tax revenue allocation for public health programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax revenue funds a community health equity fund, directly advancing public health initiatives per healthcare funding indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7261: Exempts low-emission and energy efficient vehicles from retail sales and compensating use taxes

This bill exempts low-emission and energy-efficient vehicles from New York's sales and use taxes. Vehicles must meet EPA air pollution and greenhouse gas standards (either EPA-certified or scoring 9+ on both metrics per the EPA's Green Vehicle Guide), with the state maintaining a public list of qualifying models. The tax exemption is funded by proceeds from emissions allowance auctions, capped at $27 million annually. The provision expires December 31, 2028.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts qualifying vehicles from sales tax, providing tax relief funded by emissions auctions, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts low-emission/energy-efficient vehicles from taxes to promote adoption, meeting EPA standards and funded by emissions auctions, directly advancing energy efficiency goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts low-emission vehicles meeting EPA standards from taxes to reduce emissions, funded by emissions auctions, directly promoting cleaner transportation and climate goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts low-emission vehicles from taxes to promote sustainable transportation, aligning with EPA standards and green vehicle policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Electric Vehicles Air Quality Climate Change Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2148: Exempts infant car seats from sales and compensating use tax

This bill exempts infant car seats from state sales tax and use tax. It directly affects parents and caregivers purchasing these safety devices for infants. The law adds a specific tax exemption category to the tax code, removing tax liability for car seats meeting the definition in vehicle safety regulations. As a result, buyers will pay no tax on qualifying infant car seats at the point of sale.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts infant car seats from sales tax, providing tax relief for parents purchasing safety devices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2453: Relates to a sales tax exemption for zero-emission school buses

This bill exempts the sale of zero-emission school buses, along with necessary parts and equipment, from New York's sales and use taxes. It directly affects school districts and bus purchasers by reducing the upfront cost of transitioning to zero-emission fleets. The key provision adds a new tax exemption to the tax law, defining eligibility based on the Education Law's definition of zero-emission school buses. The exemption takes effect during the first quarterly sales tax period starting at least 30 days after the bill becomes law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax exemption for school buses, providing sales tax relief to purchasers, aligning with tax relief indicator for Budget & Taxes90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts zero-emission school buses from sales tax, reducing costs for school districts and supporting school infrastructure/transportation funding. Directly aligns with education topic via Education Law definition and operational cost savings.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts zero-emission school buses from sales tax, reducing costs for clean energy fleet adoption and directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure transition.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill exempts zero-emission school buses from sales tax, reducing costs to accelerate fleet transition and directly reduce transportation emissions per environmental protection goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes sustainable transportation by exempting zero-emission school buses from sales tax, reducing costs for transitioning to eco-friendly fleets per Education Law definitions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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