Allows municipalities to cancel any interest and penalties on delinquent property tax payments where a property owner demonstrates extraordinary circumstances, financial hardship or a history of previous timely payment of property taxes; authorizes the commissioner of taxation and finance to promulgate rules and regulations for the application process, standards for documentation and guidance for enforcing officers.
This bill allows the Asbury Methodist Church in Mount Vernon to apply for a real property tax exemption for a specific church building located at 58 West Seventh Street. It authorizes the city assessor to accept the application late, treating it as if it were submitted on time, provided the church would have qualified for the exemption but for a clerical error. If approved by the city council, the bill permits the refund of any taxes already paid on that property and the cancellation of any remaining unpaid taxes.
This bill establishes a plan to distribute state funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to organizations providing public protection and economic development services in upstate New York. The funding supports a wide range of programs, including criminal and civil legal aid, gun violence prevention, crime reduction, and services for survivors of domestic violence. To receive these funds, local government agencies, community-based providers, and non-profits must be listed in an itemized plan approved by the Senate and the Division of the Budget. The bill also mandates that the final resolution spending the money be passed by a majority vote of all elected Senators.
This bill amends a previous resolution to update the list of organizations receiving state funds for human services and veterans community services in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. It allows these funds to be reallocated among agencies like the Department of Health and the Department of Veterans' Services based on a new plan approved by the Senate leadership and the budget director. The resolution specifies exact dollar amounts for various non-profit groups, such as Hudson Valley Honor Flight and Housing Solutions of New York, while requiring a final Senate vote to authorize the spending.
This bill allows the Westchester Muslim Center in Mount Vernon to submit an application for a real property tax exemption for its building at 22 Brookfield Road. It authorizes the city assessor to review the application as if it were filed on time and permits the city council to grant the exemption if the center would have qualified but for a clerical error. If the exemption is approved, the bill requires the city to refund any taxes already paid and cancel any remaining unpaid taxes.
Authorizes the Freeport Bible Center to file an application for a retroactive real property tax exemption with the county of Nassau assessor for all applicable taxes from the 2026 assessment roll.
Establishes the public harm mitigation fund, consisting of a tax assessment on payments received from a compensation program, settlement fund or reimbursement program, to support victims, fund security measures and provide educational programming relating to the January 6th events at the U.S. Capitol and the importance of constitutional governance and democratic institutions.
This bill amends a previous resolution to update the list of organizations receiving state funds for economic development and community services. It allows these funds to be moved between agencies with approval from the Senate's temporary president and the budget director. The money must be distributed based on a specific plan that lists each recipient and their amount, which requires a majority vote from all elected Senators. Finally, the bill adds two specific organizations to the approved list of grantees for the current fiscal year.
This bill establishes a funding plan for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to distribute state grants to various organizations providing public health and mental health services. It specifically allocates money to programs such as the Project Guardianship Hotline, the Transgender Wellness and Equity Fund, LGBT health networks, school-based health centers, and sickle cell initiatives. The legislation lists specific approved recipients and the exact dollar amounts each organization will receive, requiring formal Senate approval to finalize the expenditure. By updating previous resolutions, the bill ensures these funds are distributed according to a set schedule to support community health needs across the state.
This bill authorizes the city of Yonkers to impose a special tax surcharge on vacant and abandoned properties. The surcharge can be set at up to two times the standard property tax, meaning the total tax owed on such properties could reach three times the normal rate. To be subject to this fee, a property must be officially designated as vacant or abandoned based on criteria like lack of occupancy, court orders, or owner statements, while excluding homes under active renovation or occupied by family members. The city's finance department will handle the designation process, providing owners with notice and an opportunity to appeal the decision before the tax is applied.
