Budget & Taxes (Fees & Licensing)

in committee · New York · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 8157: Enacts the "NYS health care tax reform act"

Enacts the "NYS health care tax reform act"; establishes a public goods and medicaid subsidy surcharge on insurance corporations; establishes a public goods and medicaid subsidy surcharge on business corporations; establishes a public goods and medicaid subsidy surcharge on pass-through entities; relates to filing fee surcharges; relates to revenues to be included in the health care reform act resources fund; establishes a public goods and medicaid surcharge on misclassified workers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes corporate surcharges to fund health care reform, increasing tax revenue for public services per bill's surcharge mechanisms and fund allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes corporate surcharges to fund healthcare reform via the health care reform act resources fund, directly advancing healthcare funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Fees & Licensing Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1947: Establishes a farm savings account program

This bill creates a tax-advantaged savings program for farmers. It allows qualified farmers to deduct cash contributions to special "farm savings accounts" from their taxable income, with contributions limited to their farming income for the year. The accounts are tax-exempt while active, but funds withdrawn for non-farm purposes incur a 15% surcharge. Accounts automatically end if the farmer stops farming, requiring the balance to be taxed as income. The program directly affects individual farmers and farm businesses seeking tax benefits for farm sustainability investments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax deduction for farmers, reducing taxable income and offering tax relief under farm savings accounts, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 219: Enacts the health care tax reform act

This bill eliminates multiple taxes on health insurance in New York State, directly affecting consumers and health insurance companies. It phases out four specific taxes over time, including the $1.1 billion annual "covered lives assessment" on insured individuals, a 9.63% surcharge on hospital services, a $350 million flat tax on commercial insurance policies, and a $149 million tax on insurance companies. Key provisions gradually reduce these taxes: for instance, the insurance company tax drops from 1.75% to 0.37% by 2030 and is eliminated entirely after 2031. The legislation aims to lower health insurance costs by removing these taxes, which the bill states collectively cost consumers over $5 billion annually in 2018.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates four specific health insurance taxes, including a $1.1B annual consumer tax, providing direct tax relief to consumers and insurers per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEliminates multiple health insurance taxes, reducing costs for consumers and insurers, improving affordability and access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Hospitals Insurance

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2418: Relates to authorizing the imposition of service charges upon certain real property

This bill clarifies that certain previously tax-exempt properties (like nonprofits, religious organizations, and hospitals) must now pay "service charges" for specific municipal services - including police, fire, street maintenance, sanitation, and water supply. It defines "service charge" as a fee distinct from taxes or special assessments, requiring these properties to contribute to costs for the listed services. The bill also specifies that municipal properties within their own boundaries remain exempt from these charges. This change applies to properties that were previously exempt under tax law but not used for charitable, hospital, educational, or cemetery purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires tax-exempt entities to pay service fees for municipal services, generating new revenue for public services without increasing taxes on residents.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 10, 2026

A 8642: Enacts the "NYS health care tax reform act"

Enacts the "NYS health care tax reform act"; establishes a public goods and medicaid subsidy surcharge on insurance corporations; establishes a public goods and medicaid subsidy surcharge on business corporations; establishes a public goods and medicaid subsidy surcharge on pass-through entities; relates to filing fee surcharges; relates to revenues to be included in the health care reform act resources fund; establishes a public goods and medicaid surcharge on misclassified workers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes corporate surcharges to fund health care reform, increasing tax revenue for public services per bill's revenue allocation to health care fund.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes surcharges on insurers/businesses to fund healthcare reform, directly increasing dedicated revenues for health care programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Fees & Licensing Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 8463: Provides a one-year utility bill tax and surcharge holiday and two-year green energy tax holiday

S 8463 provides a one-year exemption from utility taxes and specific surcharges for all residential and commercial utility customers, effective 14 days after enactment. It also creates a two-year exemption from tariffs for renewable energy systems, electric vehicle infrastructure, and charging stations. During these periods, utility companies must reduce customer prices by the exact amount of the exempted taxes and surcharges. The state will reimburse lost revenue to utility funds within 45 days after the one-year period ends. This bill directly affects all utility ratepayers and impacts how utilities price services for renewable energy investments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides temporary tax exemptions for utilities and green energy, reducing consumer costs while reimbursing state funds - direct tax relief for households and businesses.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax exemptions for renewable energy systems and EV infrastructure, reducing consumer costs while promoting clean energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProvides tax holidays for renewable energy systems and EV infrastructure, incentivizing clean energy adoption and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill exempts EV infrastructure and charging stations from taxes, directly promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Sales Tax Tax Incentives Electric Vehicles Renewable Energy Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1256: Prohibits the transfer of unexpended moneys from funds receiving moneys from a dedicated fee into any other fund

This bill prohibits state agencies from moving unspent money from funds that receive dedicated fees (like specific user fees) into other funds or using it for unrelated purposes. It applies directly to state funds that are legally required to keep money separate from general funds and spend it only for the specific purpose they were created for. The law requires these funds to remain distinct, preventing their unspent balances from being redirected to other programs or accounts. As a procedural budget rule, it focuses on fund management rather than new services or taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents diversion of dedicated fee funds, ensuring fiscal accountability for designated spending per bill's prohibition on transferring unexpended moneys.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Fees & Licensing State Budget

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