Affordability and Cost of Living
Address High Prices of Essential Needs
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Inflation Relief
Inflation Relief & Consumer Assistance Plan: Eliminate sales tax on dozens of everyday items for two years, including (but not limited to) gasoline, personal care products, housekeeping supplies, and prepared foods (A.1690, Barclay).
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Earned Income Tax Credit Expansion: Expand the New York State value of the Earned Income Tax Credit from 30 percent to 45 percent of the federal amount (A.5661, Barclay).​
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Offer the Earned Income Tax Credit in Monthly Installments: Offer the State EITC as installment payments instead of a lump sum when filing income taxes (A.6013, Maher).
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Reduce High Energy Costs
Cost-Benefit Analysis: Direct the Public Service Commission (PSC) to commission a full and complete cost-benefit analysis of renewable energy goals based on Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) mandates. The study will be undertaken by an independent third-party contractor to help ensure a neutral perspective (A.6260, Palmesano).
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“Ratepayer Disclosure and Transparency Act”: Require annual reporting on State-mandated energy programs (A.6152, Palmesano).
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Reduce Energy Assessment: Reduce the amount a utility can be assessed, for costs and expenses of the Department of Public Service and the Public Service Commission, from one percent to one-third of one percent (A.2015, Hawley).
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Cut Taxes on Families
Mobile Tax Freedom Act: Eliminate the State sales, compensating use, and excise taxes on mobile telecommunications services. Also, authorize local governments to eliminate their sales and compensating use taxes on mobile telecommunications (A.5103, Barclay)
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Private Pension Taxes: Make the first $100,000 of a private pension non-taxable (A.5235, Barclay).