State lawmakers are expected to complete the 2011 Legislative Session later this evening after they pass omnibus legislation that will enact new rent controls in New York City and a property tax cap on counties and other local taxing jurisdictions. … Continue reading →

A total of 52 home rule requests seeking two year extensions on existing county sales tax rates were introduced during this session, and all of them have now passed both chambers of the Legislature—with more than a dozen passing in … Continue reading →

NYSAC is pleased to report that two pieces of public health legislation, including an amended version of the NYSAC priority of Early Intervention third party insurance payment reform, have passed both houses of the Legislature. NYSAC worked hard in the … Continue reading →

In order to continue moving forward on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (federal health reform), and maintain eligibility for enhanced federal funding, the state enacted legislation that provides for the development of a statewide health insurance exchange. The … Continue reading →

In the late hours of Wednesday June 22, the legislature released and promptly passed comprehensive energy legislation known as Power NY. The bill, A.8510 (Cahill) / S.5844 (Maziarz), outlines a new power plant siting process called Article X. The legislation sets … Continue reading →

On June 23, 2011, the New York State Legislature passed a bill (S.5635B Bonacic/A.8368A Weinstein) that would expand an existing mandatory electron filing pilot program. Mandatory electronic filing requires that certain judicial documents must be electronically filed. The intent of … Continue reading →

On June 21, 2011, the New York State Appellate Division, Forth Judicial Department, vacated the Temporary Restraining Order that restricted the State of New York from collecting taxes on cigarette sales made on Native American land. This ruling appears to clear … Continue reading →

State Legislature Adjourns With a Property Tax Cap and Rent Control State lawmakers are expected to complete the 2011 Legislative Session later this evening after they pass omnibus legislation that will enact new rent controls in New York City and … Continue reading →