Bill
A 3519
Overview: Bill Number: A 3519, Title: Authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority to develop a temporary middle income home energy assistance program; s
Overview: Bill Number: A 3519, Title: Authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority to develop a temporary middle income home energy assistance program; suspend taxes on home heating fuels; appropriation, Status: ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN, Introduced: January 28, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to provide temporary relief to middle-income households in New York State struggling with the high costs of home heating during periods of energy price volatility. The goal is to help these households afford essential heating services and mitigate the financial burden of rising energy prices.
Key Provisions:
- Authorizes the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to develop and administer a temporary middle-income home energy assistance program.
- Allows NYSERDA to provide direct financial assistance to eligible middle-income households to help cover the costs of home heating fuels, such as natural gas, propane, and heating oil.
- Suspends the state's sales tax and other applicable taxes on the purchase of home heating fuels for a specified period.
- Appropriates funds from the state budget to support the temporary assistance program and tax suspensions.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Middle-income households in New York State that rely on home heating fuels and are struggling with the high costs of energy, who will receive direct financial assistance and tax relief.
- NYSERDA, which will be responsible for designing and implementing the temporary assistance program.
- The state government, which will forgo tax revenue during the period of heating fuel tax suspensions.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The enacting clause of the bill has been stricken, indicating that the legislation has been amended or modified in some way. The current status and next steps for the bill are unclear from the information provided.
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