Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

in committee · New York · Assembly May 26, 2026

A 11480: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 28, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running from April 1, 2026, through May 28, 2026, until the regular annual budget is approved. It authorizes the Comptroller to spend money on paying state employees, covering both salaries and benefits, as well as paying for non-personal services like supplies and contracts. The legislation also allocates specific funds for approved contracts, grants, and capital projects, ensuring that ongoing business activities can continue without interruption during this interim period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running, directly advancing fiscal management and budget continuity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability State Budget

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 23, 2026

A 11040: Creates the non-partisan legislative budget office

Creates the non-partisan legislative budget office; directs such office shall provide information to legislative committees of the senate and assembly with respect to the state budget, appropriation bills and other bills providing budget authority or tax expenditures; requires such office to report to the temporary president of the senate, the senate minority leader, the speaker of the assembly and the assembly minority leader.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a non-partisan budget office to improve fiscal management and transparency, promoting responsible budget oversight.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9815: Requires insurers to deposit certain funds into the reproductive health care access fund; and establishes the reproductive health care access fund

Requires insurance companies to deposit a certain percentage of premiums collected but not paid out in prior years for abortion care to the reproductive health care access fund for use for grants under the reproductive freedom and equity grant program; establishes the reproductive health care access fund; relates to the use of funds under the reproductive freedom and equity grant program; directs the governor to provide for funding in the state budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new fund and directs the governor to include funding in the state budget, directly advancing fiscal management for a specific program.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a fund to support reproductive health care access and grants, directly advancing healthcare equity and funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 11126: Authorizes the town of Minisink to impose a hotel and motel tax

This bill authorizes the town of Minisink in Orange County to impose a five percent tax on hotel and motel room rentals. The tax applies to transient guests staying overnight, including those at bed and breakfast facilities, but excludes permanent residents who stay for at least ninety consecutive days. Revenue collected from this tax will be deposited into the town's general fund to support municipal services and infrastructure. The town may require owners to collect the tax from guests, and the authorization allows the tax to be enacted for a period of up to three years at a time.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes a new tax to fund municipal services and infrastructure, directly advancing fiscal management and revenue generation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 29, 2026

A 11166: Provides for the implementation of certain parts of the state fiscal plan for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year

Authorizes the South Country central school district, in the county of Suffolk, to issue serial bonds for the purpose of liquidating deficits in its general fund; requires that the district prepare quarterly budget reports, quarterly trial balances; provides for advance aid to such school district (Part A); extends provisions of law relating to directing the state inspector general to appoint an independent monitor for the Orange county industrial development agency for one year (Part B).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes bond issuance to liquidate deficits and mandates budget reporting, directly addressing fiscal management and state budget stability.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes a school district to issue bonds to liquidate deficits and provides advance aid, directly supporting school financial stability and operations.75% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 14, 2026

A 10943: Requires insurers to deposit certain funds into the reproductive health care access fund; and establishes the reproductive health care access fund

Requires insurance companies to deposit a certain percentage of premiums collected but not paid out in prior years for abortion care to the reproductive health care access fund for use for grants under the reproductive freedom and equity grant program; establishes the reproductive health care access fund; relates to the use of funds under the reproductive freedom and equity grant program; directs the governor to provide for funding in the state budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new fund and directs the governor to provide funding in the state budget, directly advancing fiscal management and appropriations for a specific program.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a fund to support reproductive health care access and grants, directly advancing healthcare services and patient rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Women's Health

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signed · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 10102: Provides for the implementation of certain parts of the state fiscal plan for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year

Authorizes the South Country central school district, in the county of Suffolk, to issue serial bonds for the purpose of liquidating deficits in its general fund; requires that the district prepare quarterly budget reports, quarterly trial balances; provides for advance aid to such school district (Part A); extends provisions of law relating to directing the state inspector general to appoint an independent monitor for the Orange county industrial development agency for one year (Part B).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes bond issuance to liquidate deficits and mandates budget reporting, directly addressing fiscal management and state budget stabilization.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

in committee · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 9551: Authorizes an occupancy tax in the city of Kingston

This bill authorizes the city of Kingston to implement a local occupancy tax of up to 3% on overnight lodging. The tax applies to hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and similar tourist facilities, excluding permanent residents staying 90 consecutive days or more and certain government or charitable entities. Revenue collected from the tax would be deposited into the city's general fund for use in municipal services and infrastructure, with the city council determining specific spending priorities. The bill also establishes procedures for tax collection, reporting, and legal review of assessments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes new occupancy tax to fund municipal services and infrastructure, directly advancing local budget and fiscal management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 10693: Relates to the deposit of additional sales and compensating use taxes by the county of Herkimer

This bill directs the County of Herkimer to deposit additional sales and compensating use tax revenue into its general fund rather than a special construction fund. The legislation modifies existing tax law to allow the county to use these tax collections for general purposes after paying expenses related to building correctional facilities. It applies to the period from December 1, 2027, through November 30, 2027, and affects only the Herkimer County government. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs additional tax revenue to county general fund, increasing available resources for public services and fiscal management.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax State Budget

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vetoed · New York · Assembly Jun 10, 2026

A 10004: CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET

This bill appropriates funds for state capital projects, including new construction programs, advances from the capital projects fund, and reappropriations of unused funds from the previous fiscal year. It establishes that these funds are allocated for specific purposes and projects designated by the appropriations and must be approved by the budget director before payment. The legislation also authorizes the budget director to withhold certain payments if a general fund imbalance of $2 billion or more is projected for the 2026-27 fiscal year, while exempting critical payments such as public assistance, debt service, and court-ordered obligations from such withholdings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for state capital projects, establishing clear allocation rules and oversight mechanisms to ensure fiscal responsibility and fund essential infrastructure programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Debt & Bonds State Budget

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