Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 8631: Relates to the treatment of certain deductions allowable under the internal revenue code in calculating federal adjusted gross income

Provides that certain deductions allowable under the internal revenue code related to certain types of property and domestic research or experimental expenditures shall be added to federal adjusted gross income.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill closes tax loophole by adding back deductions to AGI, increasing state tax revenue and aligning with fiscal responsibility.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9405: Relates to entities who serve as navigators that can help individuals apply for health insurance

This bill authorizes New York's state health insurance marketplace to award annual grants to organizations that help residents apply for health insurance. It creates three specific grant programs: funding certified navigators (who assist individuals), community enrollment programs, and certifying licensed insurance agents to help low-income residents and small businesses. Priority funding is directed to New York City and counties with uninsured rates above the state average for people earning under 400% of the federal poverty level. The grants must follow federal rules and require annual state budget appropriations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes state grants for health insurance navigation programs, increasing government spending on public health services through specific appropriations.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates grant programs funding navigators and enrollment programs to expand health insurance access for low-income residents and small businesses, directly advancing coverage expansion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9311: Designates revenue collected by the opioid excise tax for the New York state drug treatment and public education fund

This bill redirects all revenue from New York's opioid excise tax - including taxes, interest, and penalties - to the New York State Drug Treatment and Public Education Fund. It requires that 100% of collected tax (after reserving funds for potential refunds) be paid to this specific fund, as defined in state finance law. The fund supports drug treatment programs and public education initiatives related to substance abuse. This policy change ensures opioid tax revenue directly finances state-level prevention and treatment services. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill redirects opioid excise tax revenue to fund drug treatment and public education programs, increasing dedicated funding for essential public services under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRedirects opioid tax revenue to fund drug treatment programs and public education on substance abuse, directly supporting healthcare services and public health initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9301: Establishes a state disaster emergency grant and loan program

This bill creates a state program providing grants and loans to small businesses affected by declared emergencies. Small businesses (defined as having 50 or fewer employees) located in the agency's jurisdiction can receive up to $25,000 per business to cover specific losses like damaged property, spoiled inventory, or lost revenue caused by a governor-declared state or local emergency. Applications must be submitted within 30 days after the emergency ends, and businesses cannot receive loans from multiple agencies for the same emergency. The program is administered by local agencies using standardized selection criteria to evaluate eligibility.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new state funding program for small business disaster relief grants/loans, directly allocating budget resources to support affected businesses.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9336: Establishes the volunteer fire departments capital fund; appropriation

This bill creates a $100 million capital fund to provide grants to volunteer fire departments for capital projects like equipment purchases and facility upgrades. The Office of Fire Prevention and Control will manage the fund, setting eligibility criteria and awarding grants through a competitive application process. Funds will be held in trust, invested per state investment guidelines, and any interest earned will be added back to the fund. The office must issue quarterly reports detailing fund activity, including receipts, disbursements, and remaining balances.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates $100M state appropriation for fire department capital projects, directly increasing public service funding through budget allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9383: Expands the START-UP NY program to include medical primary care services

This bill expands New York's START-UP NY program to include medical primary care services, such as clinics offering routine check-ups and basic treatments. Previously excluded, primary care providers (e.g., community health centers) can now qualify for the program’s tax incentives and benefits. The change modifies eligibility rules in the Economic Development Law to remove the prior exclusion of primary care practices. This affects medical providers seeking to establish or grow operations on state university campuses, though specific campus exceptions remain unchanged.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax incentives for primary care providers under START-UP NY, providing tax relief to qualifying medical services95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves exclusion of primary care providers from tax incentive program, enabling clinics to expand services and improve patient access to routine care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Primary Care

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6668: Relates to healthy school meals

Relates to purchases of food products for school meals from New York state farmers, growers, producers or processors; prohibits sale of school foods containing certain synthetic color additives; establishes a "healthy kitchens, healthy schools program" to provide grants for kitchen upgrades; prohibits school meals from containing more than 25 grams of added sugars per day, in aggregate.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes grants for school kitchen upgrades, requiring state budget allocation for program funding90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants for kitchen upgrades and sets nutritional standards for school meals, enhancing K-12 school infrastructure and student health within education90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5874: Establishes the strengthen homes program

Establishes the strengthen homes program to promote the strengthening of homes in order to protect against severe weather through remodeling grants and insurance discounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state-funded remodeling grants, directly allocating budget resources to support a program (fiscal spending for public safety initiative).90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1339: Authorizes broadband franchises in cities with a population of one million or more

S 1339 authorizes broadband providers to operate in cities with over one million residents by requiring them to pay cities for using public rights-of-way (like streets and sidewalks). It sets a compensation formula based on the length of lines installed, calculated using 2012 cable franchise fees in each county, while allowing cities to use existing franchise agreements instead of the standard rate. The bill directly affects broadband companies operating in large cities (such as New York City) and the cities themselves, which gain a standardized payment mechanism for infrastructure use. Key provisions include credit for prior payments and flexibility for cities to adopt requirements supporting universal service and public safety. This is a substantive policy change, not a procedural measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes cities to collect fees from broadband providers for public rights-of-way, generating municipal revenue for budget management.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyS 1339 authorizes broadband franchises, which directly facilitates and expands internet access, a key component of the Technology topic, especially in large cities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 679: Establishes the affordable housing broadband assistance grant program

Establishes the affordable housing broadband assistance grant program within the division of broadband access to support no-cost and/or discounted subscriptions for households receiving federal, state, or local housing assistance or residing in housing units designated for low-income and/or vulnerable populations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state-funded grant program for broadband access in low-income housing, allocating budget resources to support essential services per funding indicators.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds broadband assistance for low-income housing residents, advancing affordable housing access through direct support to designated housing units.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill establishes a grant program to provide no-cost/discounted broadband subscriptions, directly expanding internet access for low-income populations and promoting digital equity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Broadband Access Telecommunications

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