New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S00203

Introduced
1/8/25  
Refer
1/8/25  

Caption

Repeals the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax; requires the commissioner of taxation and finance to review and recommend to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly any other provisions of law which require amendments or repeal thereof.

Summary

Bill S00203 proposes the repeal of Article 23 of the New York State Tax Law, which pertains to the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax. This tax is levied on certain employers and self-employed individuals within the metropolitan commuter transportation district. The bill aims to eliminate this tax and mandates the commissioner of taxation and finance to conduct a review of existing laws to identify any other provisions that may require amendments or repeal in light of this change.

Impact

The repeal of the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax will directly affect employers and self-employed individuals operating within the metropolitan commuter transportation district, potentially resulting in reduced tax burdens for these parties. Additionally, the requirement for the commissioner to review related laws may lead to further legislative changes that could impact transportation funding and tax structures in the state.

Sentiment

The sentiment around Bill S00203 appears to be mixed, with some support for reducing the tax burden on commuters and businesses, while others express concern about the potential loss of funding for public transportation initiatives. The lack of voting history suggests that the bill is still in the early stages of discussion and may not have reached a consensus among lawmakers.

Contention

Points of contention include the potential impact on public transportation funding, as the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax contributes to the financing of transit services. Supporters of the repeal argue for economic relief for businesses, while opponents highlight the importance of maintaining adequate funding for public transit systems to ensure their sustainability and effectiveness.

Companion Bills

NY A03242

Same As Repeals the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax; requires the commissioner of taxation and finance to review and recommend to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly any other provisions of law which require amendments or repeal thereof.

Previously Filed As

NY A03242

Repeals the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax; requires the commissioner of taxation and finance to review and recommend to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly any other provisions of law which require amendments or repeal thereof.

NY S08465

Establishes the "health care information management act"; requires an annual report by the commissioner to the governor, the temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly.

NY S10371

Establishes a committee to examine the state industrial code and recommend any changes that need to be made; requires a report to be sent to the governor, the commissioner, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the senate minority leader and assembly minority leader on any changes that need to be made to the state industrial code.

NY S07934

Requires pure captive insurance companies and group captive insurance companies who are a public entity, political subdivision, public authority, public benefit corporation, or a subsidiary thereof to hold at least two meetings each year in this state, have a majority of members required to be residents of this state, file an annual report with the governor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, and the minority leaders of the senate and assembly, and submit to additional examinations.

NY S08043

Directs the commissioner of mental health to conduct a study of child- and youth-targeted mobile crisis outreach teams in New York state, and deliver a report including the findings and recommendations of such study to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly.

NY S07793

Requires the developmental disabilities advisory council to submit an annual report to the governor, temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly on the activities of the council, and to make such report public.

NY S10316

Requires the results of any outage management system stress test conducted in the state by a utility company to be posted online and such results to be sent to the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly and the chairs of the senate and assembly standing committees on energy.

NY A07560

Requires the developmental disabilities advisory council to submit an annual report to the governor, temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly on the activities of the council, and to make such report public.

NY A01533

Requires the temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly to provide each member of their respective chamber with any reports issued to them.

NY HB261295

Concerning the repeal of obsolete statutory requirements related to fulfilled reporting requirements, and, in connection therewith, repealing entities that have fulfilled their statutory requirements.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.