Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9113: Relates to liability insurance for voluntary foster care agencies

Establishes participation in assigned risk plans for voluntary foster care agencies (Part A); requires the office of children and family services to establish standards of payment for liability insurance costs beginning July 1, 2028 for the 2027-2028 rate year that ensures the maximum state aid rate accurately reflect the year over year increased costs for voluntary foster care agencies; directs such office to establish an application process (Part B); establishes the voluntary foster care agency insurance bridge fund; establishes a process for the distribution of moneys in such fund; sets eligibility requirements; requires certain supporting documentation (Part C).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill ensures state aid rates reflect rising insurance costs for foster care agencies, supporting program funding through fiscal management.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9339: Provides an exemption from real property taxes for real property leased to an ambulance company in which is exclusively used and occupied by such ambulance company for ambulance purposes

Provides an exemption from real property taxes for real property owned by an incorporated association of present or former volunteer firefighters, an incorporated volunteer fire company or fire department which is leased to an ambulance company exclusively used and occupied by such ambulance company for ambulance purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for ambulance services, reducing operational costs for public safety operations, aligning with tax relief for essential services.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 8845: Relates to prior year state aid adjustments

Requires any state aid owed to a school district from a prior year adjustment be paid as part of the first state aid payment of the following school year following the notification of such payments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires timely payment of prior-year state aid adjustments, promoting fiscal responsibility in budget execution for school districts.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnsures timely payment of prior-year state aid to school districts, supporting stable school funding mechanisms without delays.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9313: Enacts the "New York state healthy and green procurement act"

The New York State Healthy and Green Procurement Act requires state agencies to consider environmental and health impacts when purchasing goods and services, such as office equipment, building materials, and vehicles. It amends state procurement law to include "life cycle costs," meaning agencies must factor in long-term environmental and health effects - like pollution prevention and resource use - alongside initial prices. The bill establishes a state procurement council with environmental, health, and business representatives to oversee implementation and ensure purchasing decisions prioritize safer, sustainable options. This policy directly affects all state agencies making purchases and vendors supplying to the state, aiming to reduce toxic chemical exposure and promote healthier, greener products across government operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires life cycle costing in procurement, promoting fiscal responsibility by factoring long-term environmental and health costs alongside initial prices.80% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires state agencies to factor environmental impacts and life cycle costs into procurement, promoting energy efficiency through sustainable purchasing of equipment and vehicles.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates state agencies to consider environmental impacts and life cycle costs (pollution prevention, resource use) in procurement decisions, advancing environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires environmental consideration in vehicle procurement, promoting sustainable transportation choices through life cycle cost analysis for state agency purchases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Hazardous Materials

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8621: Relates to returning the state's energy codes to earlier provisions; repealer

Returns the state's energy codes to the less expensive earlier provisions; repeals provisions of the state energy conservation construction code which relate to the state's clean energy and climate agenda.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reverts to less expensive energy codes, reducing state spending and promoting fiscal responsibility in budget management.90% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals clean energy provisions and returns codes to less expensive earlier standards, weakening state's climate agenda and clean energy standards.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals clean energy and climate agenda provisions in energy codes, weakening environmental protections and deregulating conservation standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Conservation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 9033: Establishes "SNAP for all", a state-funded supplemental nutrition assistance program to provide for the state's immigrant population

Establishes "SNAP for all", a state-funded supplemental nutrition assistance program to provide for those who are excluded from federal SNAP benefits solely due to immigration status; outlines eligibility requirements of applicants and operational requirements of the office of temporary and disability assistance.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesState-funded program expands nutrition assistance, increasing state budget allocation for public service essential to fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides state-funded nutrition assistance to immigrants excluded from federal SNAP due to immigration status, directly expanding immigrant services and access to aid.95% confidence

Sub-Topics DACA & Dreamers Driver Licenses & IDs

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 9042: Relates to incorporating the cost of living adjustment into subsequent maximum state aid rates for providing care to foster children

This bill requires New York's Office of Children and Family Services to automatically include any state-approved cost-of-living adjustment into the next base payment rate for foster care providers. It directly affects foster care agencies, family providers, and relatives receiving state aid for caring for foster children. The key mechanism mandates that when the state implements a cost-of-living adjustment, it must be added to the following year's base payment rate, in addition to any other existing adjustments or retention factors. This ensures foster care reimbursement rates rise with inflation without reducing other support factors.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates automatic cost-of-living adjustments to foster care provider payments, ensuring increased state funding to maintain service levels and protect vulnerable populations.90% confidence

Tags Children

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 20, 2026

S 8753: Relates to the mechanical insulation energy savings program

This bill amends New York's mechanical insulation energy savings program to clarify eligibility and funding details. It directly affects school districts (and potentially public housing/hospitals) with buildings over 20,000 square feet needing insulation upgrades. Key provisions include requiring free "qualified audits" by approved contractors to identify insulation needs and costs, then providing competitive grants covering 50% to 75% of approved insulation installation expenses. The program mandates the authority to establish rules within one year and prioritize applicants who complete these audits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides state grants covering 50-75% of insulation costs for public buildings, directly funding energy efficiency upgrades through budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for insulation upgrades in school buildings, improving school infrastructure per bill's focus on school district eligibility and infrastructure funding.80% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds insulation upgrades for energy efficiency in public buildings (schools/hospitals), reducing consumption through competitive grants covering 50-75% of costs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds insulation upgrades for energy efficiency in public buildings, reducing energy consumption and emissions per program's grant structure for 50-75% cost coverage.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9060: Extends limitations on the shift between classes of taxable property in the town of Clarkstown, county of Rockland

Extends limitations on the shift between classes of taxable property in the town of Clarkstown, county of Rockland for an additional year for 2026-2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends property tax classification limits, maintaining stable local tax revenue for Clarkstown's budget without reducing assessments.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8687: Authorizes the creation of state debt in the amount of 5 billion dollars in creating the New York state master plan on aging 2026 bond act

Authorizes the creation of state debt in the amount of 5 billion dollars in creating the New York state master plan on aging 2026 bond act; provides for submission to the people of such proposal.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $5B state debt to fund aging services, directly advancing fiscal management and essential program funding per bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Tags Seniors

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