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A 3186

Provides that the amount of a STAR real property tax savings may not be less than the amount of the STAR real property tax savings from the previous year

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Marianne Buttenschon and 8 co-sponsors

Bill A 3186 guarantees STAR real property tax savings never drop below the previous year's amount, stabilizing relief for homeowners enrolled in STAR.

REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION
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Bill Summary · A 3186

Summary: Bill A 3186

A 3186 proposes to ensure that the amount of a STAR real property tax savings in a given year is never less than the amount of STAR savings from the previous year.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill seeks to provide stability for homeowners receiving STAR (Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Real Property Tax Exemption/Tax Relief) by preventing reductions in their STAR savings from one year to the next.
  • By guaranteeing a floor equal to the prior year’s STAR savings, it aims to mitigate volatility in STAR benefits that could result from changes in property assessments, tax rates, or state program calculations.

Key provisions (as described)

  • For STAR real property tax savings, the bill would mandate that the savings amount in the current year may not be less than the STAR savings granted in the previous year.
  • The text provided does not specify:
    • Whether this applies to all STAR components (basic STAR and any enhanced/expanded portions) or only a subset.
    • Any exceptions, phase-ins, or sunset provisions.
    • The mechanics of how the floor would be calculated or applied (e.g., whether adjustments for changes in household eligibility occur).
    • Effective date or transition rules beyond the introduction and referral.

Who is affected

  • Primary affected group: Homeowners enrolled in the STAR program, as their real property tax savings would be protected from year-to-year declines under the bill.
  • Potential secondary effects on local taxing jurisdictions and state program administration, which would implement or adjust STAR calculations to comply with the law.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced: January 23, 2025
  • Status: Referred to the Real Property Taxation committee
  • Legislative actions recorded: Referred to Real Property Taxation on January 23, 2025 (two identical entries listed)

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Christopher Eachus
  • Cosponsors: Nader Sayegh, Billy Jones, Alicia Hyndman, Jo Anne Simon, Carrie Woerner, Steve Stern, Marianne Buttenschon, Amy Paulin

Related bills

  • A 8836 (prior-session)
  • A 275 (prior-session)
  • A 1383 (prior-session)

Potential fiscal and policy considerations (high-level)

  • Fiscal impact would hinge on how often STAR savings would be bumped to at least the prior year’s level, potentially reducing variability in state STAR outlays and local revenue offsets.
  • Administration would need to ensure proper computation and enforcement of the floor in annual STAR calculations.
  • No funding or appropriation details are provided in the available information.

Note: The summary reflects the information provided. Further bill text would clarify scope, calculations, and any specified implementation details.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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