Sen. George Borrello

Co-sponsor S 850

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes the first-time homebuyer tax credit act

Establishes the "first-time homebuyer tax credit act"; provides that a qualified taxpayer shall be allowed a credit against the taxes imposed by this article for taxes levied on the taxpayer's primary residence by or on behalf of any county, city, town, village, or school district in which such property is located.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit reducing local property tax burden for first-time homebuyers, aligning with tax relief for middle-income residents.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingProvides tax credit reducing local taxes for first-time homebuyers on primary residences, directly increasing housing affordability for a key demographic.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3299

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires a person in a parental relation to a child be physically present during any immunization

Requires a parent, guardian or person in a parental relation to a child under the age of eighteen to be physically present when any immunization is administered to such child.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires parental presence for child immunization, a standard protective measure ensuring parental involvement in minor's health decisions, aligning with patient rights protection.80% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 130

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to expanding the geographical area of employment of university police officers; repealer

Relates to expanding the geographical area of employment of university police officers; extends the jurisdiction of New York state university police officers from state university of New York property and abutting roadways to all areas of the state.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 1635

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to the formula for the real property tax cap

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1635) updates the calculation method for real property tax levy limits used by local governments and school districts in New York. It requires these entities to determine their annual tax cap by: (1) using the highest tax levy from the prior five years, (2) adjusting for tax base growth and payments in lieu of taxes, (3) subtracting specific prior-year expenditures, and (4) applying an allowable growth factor. The changes directly affect all cities, towns, villages, and school districts that set annual property tax rates. The bill modifies existing statutory formulas without altering tax rates or policy outcomes - only changing the procedural calculation method.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUpdates tax cap formula to promote fiscal responsibility in local budgeting by linking tax levies to growth metrics90% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 483

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to membership on the state board of parole

Requires the state board of parole to include at least one member who is or was a member of law enforcement and at least one member who is a crime victim or crime victim's representative.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 1626

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Prohibits the DEC from restricting the burning of garbage, refuse or rubbish in an open fire under certain circumstances

Prohibits the DEC from restricting the burning of garbage, refuse or rubbish in an open fire on land possessed by a single family or any part of a farm under certain circumstances; provides for the repeal of such provisions under the expiration thereof.

EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits DEC from restricting open burning of garbage, weakening air quality regulations and allowing increased pollution from unregulated burning.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 538

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes tenant eligibility for certain housing accommodations

Prohibits persons whose income is greater than one hundred twenty-five percent of the area median income from occupying certain housing accommodations.

HousingSupports HousingSets income cap at 125% AMI for housing, ensuring affordability for lower-income tenants and aligning with tenant protection policies.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6364

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to insurance fraud; appropriation

Relates to insurance fraud; provides a provision for compensation to a person that reports insurance fraud to the authorities; establishes crimes of unlawful procurement of clients, patients or customers; aggravated insurance fraud in the second degree; and aggravated insurance fraud in the first degree; provides that this act also increases the penalty for insurance fraud; appropriates $3,100,000 therefor.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $3.1M for insurance fraud enforcement, directly funding a state program under budget management.95% confidence

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3666

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Provides for protections regarding consumer litigation funding

Establishes that consumer litigation funding transactions should be subject to state regulation and sets forth requirements regarding disclosure, licensing, funding company and attorney responsibilities and limitations, violations and other provisions.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 1445

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to prohibiting ballot harvesting

Prohibits ballot harvesting; prohibits a person from submitting an application for an absentee ballot on behalf of a voter without notarized consent; permits family members, caregivers and other officials to submit applications.

In committee Jan 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track