Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5075: Expands the START-UP NY program to include medical primary care services

This bill amends New York's START-UP NY program to allow medical practices providing primary care services to participate. Previously excluded, these practices are now eligible for the program's tax incentives and support. The changes specifically revise two sections of the Economic Development Law to remove the exclusion of primary care medical practices and adjust campus eligibility rules. The program now expands opportunities for primary care providers to establish or grow their practices through state economic development resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax incentives for primary care medical practices under START-UP NY, providing fiscal support through program eligibility adjustments95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves exclusion of primary care from tax incentive program, enabling growth of healthcare services and improving access to primary care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Primary Care

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died · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 1574: Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and reduce noise pollution by promoting the adoption of quieter, zero-emission landscaping equipment; provides for rebates at the point of sale for applicants purchasing or leasing certain equipment; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state-funded rebate program requiring budget allocation for environmental initiative, aligning with fiscal support for program funding.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes zero-emission landscaping equipment to reduce emissions, aligning with renewable energy adoption goals and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes rebates for zero-emission landscaping equipment to reduce greenhouse gases, improve air quality, and cut pollution - directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Air Quality Climate Change Recycling

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1244: Relates to establishing the New York state higher education debt consolidation and refinancing program

This bill establishes a New York State program to help residents refinance higher education loans at lower interest rates. It authorizes up to $500 million in state bonds to consolidate and refinance eligible borrowers' existing student loans, with interest rates capped at 5.5% during repayment. The program requires the state corporation to review financial hardship cases for missed payments and mandates annual public reports detailing loan refinancing numbers, demographic data (gender, race, ethnicity), and financial outcomes by group. The program directly affects New York residents with qualifying student loans who apply for refinancing through this state-administered initiative.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $500M in state bonds to fund student loan refinancing, promoting fiscal relief through public expenditure and debt management.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes higher education debt refinancing program with capped interest rates, reducing financial barriers for students and improving access to postsecondary education.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1466: Provides for establishment of the New York Health plan

Establishes the New York Health program, a comprehensive system of access to health insurance for New York state residents; provides for administrative structure of the plan; provides for powers and duties of the board of trustees, the scope of benefits, payment methodologies and care coordination; establishes the New York Health Trust Fund which would hold monies from a variety of sources to be used solely to finance the plan; enacts provisions relating to financing of New York Health, including a payroll assessment, similar to the Medicare tax; establishes a temporary commission on implementation of the plan; provides for collective negotiations by health care providers with New York Health.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes New York Health Trust Fund to finance state health program, creating new state funding mechanism for public service access.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes comprehensive health insurance access program with dedicated funding via New York Health Trust Fund, expanding coverage and financing95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4590: Relates to adding a surcharge on online delivery transactions within the city of New York

Adds a three dollar surcharge on online delivery transactions terminating within the city of New York to be used to fund the operating costs of buses and subways in the city of New York.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes new tax surcharge specifically to fund public transit operations, directly advancing essential public service funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 8555: Extends the authority for the town of Brookhaven to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues therefrom to be deposited into a community preservation fund

Extends the authority for the town of Brookhaven to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues therefrom to be deposited into a community preservation fund until 2045.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends real estate transfer tax authority to fund community preservation, directing tax revenue to public services per bill language.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends real estate transfer tax to fund community preservation, which typically supports affordable housing initiatives through dedicated revenue streams.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2455: Establishes the New York state worker protection and labor enforcement fund

S 2455 establishes the New York State Worker Protection and Labor Enforcement Fund, which will use money paid by employers who violate labor laws (such as wage theft or safety rules) to boost the Department of Labor's enforcement efforts. The fund collects penalties and damages from violations of specific labor law sections (including those covering wages, safety, and discrimination) and uses these funds - on top of existing budgets - to hire more enforcement staff and investigate violations. The Department of Labor must report annually on how the fund's money was spent, including the number of cases handled and personnel supported. This bill takes effect April 1, 2026, and directly affects employers who breach labor laws and the Department of Labor's ability to enforce them.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill redirects existing penalties from labor violations to fund labor enforcement, increasing resources for public service without new taxes. Aligns with 'funds essential programs' indicator.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill uses employer penalty funds to boost labor enforcement, directly strengthening worker protections and addressing violations like wage theft.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workplace Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5552: Establishes the green accessible transition authority and establishes a for-hire vehicle improvement surcharge; appropriation

Establishes the green accessible transition authority to promote the transition of the for-hire vehicle and other state industries to environmentally sustainable practices and increase universal accessibility of for-hire vehicles, paratransit services, and taxi services statewide; establishes a for-hire vehicle improvement surcharge for each for-hire transportation trip conducted in a transportation network company vehicle or by a high-volume for-hire service; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new surcharge tax to fund environmental accessibility program, directly appropriating funds for a new authority per bill language.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds sustainable for-hire vehicle transition and accessibility improvements via surcharge, directly advancing transportation sustainability and accessibility as per topic indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Electric Vehicles

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 6843: Relates to extending the authority for Nassau county to impose certain taxes and fees

Extends the authority of the county of Nassau to impose hotel and motel taxes; extends the expiration of certain provisions relating to a surcharge on tickets to places of entertainment in such county, a charge for copying and searching for police accident reports, and receipt of service charges by the Nassau county traffic and parking violations agency; extends the authority of Nassau County to impose additional sales and compensating use taxes and local government assistance programs in Nassau County.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Nassau County's tax authority for hotel, entertainment, and service fees, enabling continued revenue collection for county operations and fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing

vetoed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 7950: Relates to the establishment of a fraud assessment commission, an assessment for workers' compensation fraud investigations and the workers' compensation fraud investigation fund

Establishes a fraud assessment commission; directs the chair of the workers' compensation board, in consultation with the workers' compensation fraud inspector general and the fraud assessment commission, to establish an assessment for workers' compensation fraud investigations to fund the investigation and prosecution of workers' compensation fraud, willful failure to secure payment of workers' compensation, and failure to keep true and accurate records; establishes the workers' compensation fraud investigation fund in the joint custody of the chair of the workers' compensation board, the commissioner of labor, and the comptroller, which shall consist of monies received from the imposition of the assessment for workers' compensation fraud investigations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new assessment (tax) to fund fraud investigations, directly creating a revenue stream for government spending under budget management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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