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Sponsors
23 Co-sponsors
- Steven Englebright
- Kenneth Zebrowski
- Jose Rivera
- Audrey Pheffer
- Joan Christensen
- Michael Benedetto
- Vanessa Gibson
- Naomi Rivera
- Daniel O'Donnell
- Michelle Schimel
- Felix Ortiz
- Nettie Mayersohn
- Adam Clayton Powell IV
- Janele Hyer-Spencer
- Marcos Crespo
- Joan Millman
- Timothy P. Gordon
- Grace Meng
- Annette Robinson
- Darryl Towns
- William Boyland
- David Weprin
- Rhoda Jacobs
22 Multi-sponsors
- Peter Abbate
- Thomas Alfano
- James F. Brennan
- Karim Camara
- William Colton
- Vivian Cook
- Steven Cymbrowitz
- Herman D. Farrell
- Deborah Glick
- Richard Gottfried
- Carl Heastie
- Andrew Hevesi
- Earlene Hooper
- Alan Maisel
- John McEneny
- Catherine Nolan
- Andrew Raia
- Robert Reilly
- Joseph Saladino
- Frank Skartados
- Robert Sweeney
- Matthew Titone
History
- Referred to rules
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.140
- Rules report cal.140
- Reported
- Reported referred to rules
- Reported referred to ways and means
- Referred to aging
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A9516
Title of bill
An act to amend the real property tax law, in relation to excluding certain expenditures for medical care from the definition of "income" for the purpose of a tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by senior citizens
Purpose or general idea of bill
Excludes certain medical expenses from the definition of "income" when determining eligibility for the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption Program.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends paragraph c of subdivision 1 of section 467-b of the real property tax law as amended by chapter 366 of the Laws of 1988, to exclude all medical and prescription drug expenses not reimbursed or paid for by insurance, from the definition of "income" for the purpose of determining eligibility for the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) Program.
Justification
For many senior citizens living on a fixed income, medical treatment and prescription drug costs not covered by insurance represents a financial burden that affects their standard of living. With the cost of living constantly rising, it is important that new and innovative approaches be explored in regard to providing assistance to this population. It is the intent of this legislation to provide such assistance by enabling more seniors to be eligible for SCRIE.
Prior legislative history
2009- A.1800/S.2210- Veto 12 2007-08- A.10045- Passed Assembly 2005-06- A.2242 passed Assembly
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately provided that the amendment to paragraph c of subdivision 1 of section 467-b of the real property tax law made by section 1 of this act shall not affect the expiration of certain provisions contained therein as enacted by chapter 567 of the laws of 1974, as last extended.
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