Budget & Taxes

died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3779: Relates to increasing the maximum years of study under the tuition assistance program

S 3779 increases the maximum number of academic years students can receive tuition assistance under New York's program from four to six years. It directly affects undergraduate students enrolled in eligible two- or four-year colleges who rely on this state-funded aid. The key change extends eligibility periods, with specific provisions for students in remedial programs (counted as five-year programs) and those transferring due to college closures (allowing up to two additional semesters). This update aligns the program with longer degree completion timelines common in higher education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands state-funded tuition assistance program, requiring increased budget allocation for education access and student support.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends tuition aid eligibility from 4 to 6 years, increasing access to higher education funding and reducing financial barriers for students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7966: Enacts the nursing education support act of 2025; appropriation

Enacts the nursing education support act to allocate additional funds to nursing programs at community colleges across New York state to expand capacity, improve program quality, and ensure a robust pipeline of skilled nurses to meet the state's healthcare needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds to expand nursing education programs, directly increasing public service funding per budget appropriation language.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates funds to nursing programs at community colleges to expand capacity and improve quality, directly supporting higher education funding and access.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates funds to nursing programs to expand capacity and ensure skilled nurses for healthcare needs, directly advancing workforce development in healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 655: Establishes the municipal asbestos abatement grant program; appropriation

Directs the department of environmental conservation, in conjunction with the department of health and the department of labor, to establish the municipal asbestos abatement grant program to provide financial assistance to municipalities for the abatement of asbestos in vacant and/or abandoned commercial properties; makes a $15,000,000 appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $15M appropriation for municipal asbestos abatement program, directly funding a public health/safety initiative through state budget.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds asbestos abatement in properties, directly reducing environmental pollution and health hazards through department of environmental conservation oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 6736: Relates to requiring Medicaid to cover a wearable medical device to treat certain forms of cancer

Requires Medicaid to cover a wearable medical device that uses low-intensity, alternating electric fields delivered to the tumor site to treat glioblastoma and other cancers as recommended by medical and scientific evidence.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires Medicaid to fund a new cancer treatment device, increasing state government spending on public health programs as mandated coverage.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates Medicaid coverage for a cancer treatment device, expanding access to evidence-based medical care under public health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6335: Relates to asset forfeiture

This bill amends how money from asset forfeiture cases is distributed. It increases the portion going to the Chemical Dependence Service Fund from 15% to 40% of remaining forfeiture funds after other costs are covered. It also raises the share for law enforcement agencies to cover their costs from 5% to 15% of remaining funds. These changes affect law enforcement agencies handling forfeiture cases and the state's chemical dependence treatment programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases Chemical Dependence Service Fund allocation from 15% to 40% of forfeiture funds, directly funding essential treatment programs through state budget reallocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases funding to chemical dependence treatment programs (40% from 15%), directly supporting rehabilitation efforts within criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases Chemical Dependence Service Fund allocation from 15% to 40% of forfeiture funds, directly boosting funding for substance abuse treatment (a healthcare program) per the fund's purpose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 17, 2025

A 6659: Extends provisions relating to the mortgage tax in the county of Steuben

This bill extends Steuben County's existing mortgage recording tax provisions until December 1, 2027. It directly affects property buyers and refinancers in Steuben County who pay this tax on mortgage transactions. The change updates the expiration date from 2025 to 2027 without altering the tax rate or structure. The bill amends a 2005 law (as previously updated in 2023) to maintain the current tax framework.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Steuben County mortgage tax provision without changes, maintaining existing revenue structure and fiscal framework for county budget management.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3281: Establishes the police safety equipment grant program within the division of criminal justice services and makes an appropriation therefor

Creates a police safety equipment grant program to provide for services and expenses related to police safety equipment; directs a sum of $30,000,000 to be appropriated to such program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $30M for police safety equipment grants, directly funding a public safety program through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllocates $30M for police safety equipment grants, directly funding law enforcement resources within criminal justice services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 17, 2025

A 7713: Extends certain provisions authorizing the county of Hamilton to impose a county recording tax on obligations secured by mortgages on real property

Extends certain provisions authorizing the county of Hamilton to impose a county recording tax on obligations secured by mortgages on real property to December 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Hamilton County's recording tax on mortgage-related obligations, maintaining a dedicated revenue source. Directly supports tax policy continuity without reducing tax burden.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4458: Increases from 50 to 100 acres, the acreage of farm woodland that qualifies as land used in agricultural production for agricultural assessment purposes

Increases from 50 to 100 acres, the acreage of farm woodland that qualifies as land used in agricultural production for agricultural assessment purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands agricultural tax assessment eligibility, lowering property taxes for qualifying farms by increasing qualifying acreage from 50 to 100 acres.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8665: Relates to minority depository institutions which apply to establish a home or branch office in an unbanked or underbanked community

Relates to minority depository institutions which apply to establish a home or branch office in an unbanked or underbanked community; provides that such institutions shall be entitled to receive deposits from the state comptroller and the commissioner of taxation and finance.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects state deposits to minority depository institutions, funding community financial services through budget allocation by state comptroller/tax commissioner.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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