Budget & Taxes (Sales Tax)

signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 3499: Extends the authorization of the county of Chemung to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Chemung County's existing authority to collect an additional 1% sales tax, which was previously set to expire in 2025. The extension allows the county to continue imposing this extra tax on sales and use transactions through November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Chemung County who pay sales tax there. The key mechanism is amending the tax law to update the expiration date from 2025 to 2027, maintaining the current tax rate without creating new revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Chemung County's existing 1% sales tax authority, maintaining current revenue streams for county budget without rate changes or new funding mechanisms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 11, 2025

A 6842: Extends the expiration of the authorization to the county of Genesee to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use tax

Extends the expiration of the authorization to the county of Genesee to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use tax from 11/30/2025 to 11/30/2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends county sales tax authorization, maintaining existing tax revenue stream for local services without reduction or restriction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7878: Relates to the imposition of sales tax on admission to places of amusement

Amends the imposition of sales tax to dramatic or musical arts performances, or live circus performances, or motion picture theaters, where such admission charge is not more than one thousand dollars.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes sales tax on entertainment venues, increasing state revenue through expanded tax base.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2241: Grants a sales and compensating use tax exemption for the sale of items designed to ensure the safe handling and storage of firearms

Grants a sales and compensating use tax exemption for the sale of items designed to ensure the safe handling and storage of firearms including safe storage depositories, firearm safety locks and trigger locks.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesGrants tax exemption for firearm safety items, providing tax relief per topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Senate May 27, 2025

S 5006: Extends the authorization granted to the county of Clinton to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

Extends the authorization granted to the county of Clinton to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes until November 30th, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends county sales tax authority, increasing revenue for local budget management and public services funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Senate May 27, 2025

S 5561: Relates to the imposition of sales tax in the county of Orleans

This bill extends Orleans County's authorization to impose an additional 1% sales tax on top of the existing 3% rate, moving the end date from 2025 to November 30, 2027. The provision directly affects residents and businesses in Orleans County by allowing local officials to continue collecting this specific tax for the extended period. It amends existing tax law to update the expiration date without changing the tax rate or scope of the authorization. The bill focuses solely on the administrative extension of an existing tax authority.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Orleans County's 1% sales tax authorization until 2027, maintaining local revenue for public services without rate changes, directly supporting tax collection for budget purposes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 4858: Extends authorization for the county of Lewis to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

This bill extends Lewis County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales tax, which was originally authorized until 2025. The extension allows the county to continue this tax through November 30, 2027, for funding local services. It directly affects residents and businesses in Lewis County who pay this additional sales tax. The bill makes no changes to the tax rate or collection methods - only extends the authorization period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Lewis County's 1% sales tax authorization to fund local services through 2027, maintaining tax revenue for public spending without rate changes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2025

A 3101: Extends the authorization granted to the county of Essex to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes

Extends the authorization granted to the county of Essex to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes until November 30th, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends Essex County's additional 1% sales tax authorization, maintaining local revenue stream for budget purposes without tax relief or defunding indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1290: Imposes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition to be deposited into the gun violence impact fund; establishing the gun violence impact fund

Imposes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition to be deposited into the gun violence impact fund; establishes the gun violence impact fund; authorizes the director of the office of victim services to administer grants from the gun violence impact fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax on ammunition sales to fund gun violence impact program, advancing public safety funding through new revenue allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates gun violence impact fund via ammunition tax, directly funding initiatives addressing gun violence - a core criminal justice issue - aligning with reform goals by allocating resources to prevention and victim services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Firearms

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 1572: Enacts the "End Hedge Fund Control of New York Homes Act"

Imposes an excise tax on the failure of certain hedge funds owning excess single-family residences to dispose of such residences; establishes the housing down payment trust fund to provide funds to state housing finance agencies to establish new or supplement existing programs that provide down payment assistance to families purchasing homes within the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax on hedge funds to fund housing down payment assistance, directly allocating tax revenue to public housing programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes down payment trust fund for homebuyers and taxes hedge funds holding homes, directly funding affordable housing programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax Homeownership Housing Finance

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