Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 9196: Establishes the position of member of the legislature as a part-time, volunteer position in the service of the state

Establishes the position of member of the legislature as a part-time, volunteer position in the service of the state; provides that state legislators shall receive no salary, or any other compensation or benefit from the state; authorizes the payment of travel expenses and per diem for days the legislature is in session, provides that per diem is limited to 30 days per annum; provides that the legislature shall convene in regular session only on Saturdays and Sundays in January and February; accelerates the state budget process so that the state budget is enacted on or before the last Sunday of February each year.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesEliminates state salaries for legislators, reducing government spending on legislative compensation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4987: Requires approval by a two-thirds vote of the state senate for certain salary increases of certain state officers

Requires approval by a two-thirds vote of the state senate for certain salary increases of certain state officers that would result in a salary above the governor's salary.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRequires two-thirds approval for salary increases above governor's, restricting executive pay spending as a fiscal management measure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4483: Establishes an annual spending growth cap

This bill establishes a limit on how much the state can increase its annual spending for day-to-day operations (like public services and administration), excluding federal funds and capital projects. The spending cap is calculated as the average of the previous three years' inflation rates, but cannot exceed 2%. The governor must certify that the proposed budget stays within this cap, and if the legislature passes a budget exceeding it, the governor must adjust spending to meet the limit. Exceptions allow exceeding the cap during emergencies (e.g., natural disasters) only with a two-thirds legislative vote.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts annual state spending growth to max 2% inflation-adjusted, limiting budget increases for operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending State Budget

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 711: Relates to the procedure for voting increases in the rate of state taxes

Provides that no bill which increases, extends, imposes or revives any tax, fee, assessment, surcharge or any other such levy or collection, be passed or become a law, except by the assent of two-thirds of the members elected to each branch of the legislature voting separately; makes an exception for any bill which results from the passage of a home rule message.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRequires two-thirds legislative approval for tax increases, restricting the ability to raise taxes without broad consensus, directly opposing easy tax hikes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax State Budget

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 3922: Requires two-thirds vote of legislature for any change in tax rates, budget bills and appropriations

Requires approval by 2/3 vote of membership of the senate and assembly voting separately to increase or decrease any tax rate, impose a new state tax, extend or delete existing state tax.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRequires 2/3 vote for tax changes, restricting legislative flexibility on tax rates and new taxes, aligning with 'oppose' stance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Business Taxes State Budget

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2277: Relates to limitations upon school district tax levies

Provides that the tax levy limit shall be equal to a zero percent increase over the prior year tax levy when the difference between the total amount of taxes levied for the prior year less the tax levy limit results in a negative number.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDirectly restricts school district tax levies to zero percent increase when prior year levy would exceed limit, limiting tax authority.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill caps school tax levies at zero percent increase, restricting district funding flexibility and limiting potential tax-based school funding increases.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax State Budget School Funding

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1308: Requires assent of two-thirds of the members for any bill that enacts or increases tax revenues

S 1308 requires a two-thirds vote in both the state legislature and local governing bodies to pass bills that create new taxes, increase existing taxes, or extend tax collection periods. This applies to all tax-related bills except those resulting from home rule requests under state constitution provisions. The bill directly affects state legislators and local government officials (like city councils or county boards) who must secure supermajority approval for tax changes. It does not alter current tax rates but changes the legislative process needed to enact or raise them. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRequires two-thirds vote for tax increases, restricting legislative ability to enact new or higher taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax State Budget

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 1876: Relates to capping the state budget at fifteen percent of total state gross domestic product

Relates to capping the state budget at fifteen percent of total state gross domestic product for the prior calendar year, as determined by the state comptroller.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill caps state budget at 15% GDP, restricting government spending growth. Directly limits fiscal expenditure per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Government Spending State Budget

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2104: Relates to the personal income tax levy by New York state

This bill (A 2104) caps New York State's annual personal income tax collections starting in 2026. It sets a yearly limit based on a formula: the prior year's tax revenue multiplied by a growth factor (either 1.02 or 0.99 plus inflation), plus any unused carryover from previous years (max 1.5% of the limit). If the state collects more than the limit by over 1%, taxpayers receive equal refunds by September; if exceeded by less than 1%, the excess funds are reserved for future tax years. This directly affects all New York personal income tax filers by limiting how much the state can collect annually.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCaps annual personal income tax collections with strict revenue limits, directly restricting state tax revenue growth and preventing potential tax increases.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Revenue State Budget

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