This bill allows the Vestal Central School District to set up a special savings account specifically for paying insurance claims. The law permits the district to use money from this fund to cover losses, lawsuits, or judgments related to risks they are required to insure, provided they do not already have a separate reserve for those same issues. By adding Vestal to a list of other school districts, the measure gives the district the legal authority to manage its own insurance finances without needing special approval for each expense. The changes take effect immediately upon passage.
Authorizes capital reserve funds for special act school districts; provides that funds retained in this way can only be expended pursuant to an authorization by governing boards of such schools; provides that annual reports must be provided.
This bill authorizes the town of Minisink in Orange County to impose a five percent tax on hotel and motel stays. The tax applies to transient guests, including those at bed and breakfast establishments, but excludes permanent residents who stay for at least ninety consecutive days. Revenue generated from the tax will be deposited into the town's general fund to support municipal services and infrastructure. The legislation also outlines how the tax will be collected, the frequency of payments, and the process for appealing tax assessments.
This bill increases the occupancy tax in St. Lawrence County from three percent to five percent. It directly affects guests staying at hotels, motels, apartment hotels, and boarding houses within the county by raising the fee charged on their room rentals. The law allows the county to collect this additional tax on the per diem rental rate for each room, regardless of whether the stay is daily or longer. The change takes effect immediately upon passage.
Legalizes and validates the establishment of a unit-based tax levy by the town of Aurelius in apportioning certain water district costs in violation of current town law.
This bill allows the Hicksville Water District to apply for a retroactive exemption from real property taxes for specific years, including 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. The legislation authorizes the Nassau County assessor to treat the district's late application as if it had been submitted on time, provided the district qualifies under existing tax laws. If approved, the district could receive a refund for any taxes already paid on the property located at 109 Stewart Avenue in Hicksville, along with the cancellation of related fines or penalties. The measure requires final approval by the Nassau County legislature before the tax rolls are corrected.
This bill authorizes the town of Monroe to implement a new tax on hotel and motel stays, which would directly affect guests staying in these facilities. The tax rate is capped at five percent of the nightly room cost and applies to various lodging types, including bed and breakfasts, but excludes permanent residents who stay for at least ninety consecutive days. Revenue collected from this tax would go into the town's general fund for any lawful purpose, and the law includes specific rules for tax collection, payment deadlines, and legal appeals. The measure is temporary, set to expire and be repealed three years after it takes effect.
This bill provides emergency funding for the state government to cover essential expenses from April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026. It authorizes the comptroller to make payments for employee salaries, benefits, and operational costs for all state departments and agencies during this period. The legislation also allocates specific funds to settle liabilities related to contracts, grants, and capital projects that were approved before or after the start of the fiscal year. This measure serves as a temporary financial bridge until the governor's regular budget bills for the full fiscal year are passed and enacted.
Bill A 11165 provides emergency funding to state government agencies for a short period from April 1, 2026, to May 4, 2026. This money is intended to cover essential expenses such as employee paychecks, operational costs, and approved contracts while the legislature works on passing the full annual budget. The bill authorizes specific dollar amounts for personal services, non-personal state operations, and capital projects to ensure government functions continue without interruption. It applies to all state departments and agencies, including those serving the executive and legislative branches.
This bill provides emergency funding to state government agencies to cover essential expenses from April 1, 2026, through April 27, 2026. It authorizes the comptroller to make payments for employee salaries, benefits, and various operational costs while waiting for the full state budget to be finalized. The legislation allocates specific amounts for personal services, non-personal service liabilities, and contracts or grants approved during the fiscal year. This temporary measure ensures that state departments can continue their daily operations and pay staff without interruption during the short gap before the new fiscal year's budget takes effect.
