Eliminates nonprofit tax exemptions for entities engaged in political activity.
Impact
The legislative implications of A09067 could be significant, particularly for nonprofit organizations that traditionally engage in advocacy and political activities, such as charities, foundations, and educational institutions. By removing their tax exemptions while they are involved in political campaigning, the bill aims to influence the political landscape by potentially reducing the financial resources available to organizations that participate in these activities. Thus, the bill could also reshape the nature of political engagement among nonprofit entities in New York State, leading to a chilling effect on their involvement in political discourse and advocacy.
Summary
A09067 is a proposed legislation that seeks to amend the tax law and the real property tax law concerning the tax-exempt status of nonprofit organizations. Specifically, the bill aims to eliminate tax exemptions for organizations that engage in political campaign activity. This is defined broadly under the provisions of the bill, including any actions that can be seen as participation in political campaigns in support of or opposition to any candidate for public office. As a result, organizations that partake in such activities would become ineligible for certain tax benefits they previously enjoyed.
Contention
Critics of A09067 argue that the bill infringes on the rights of nonprofits by limiting their ability to engage in political speech and advocacy. They view it as an overreach that may deter organizations from addressing pertinent political issues, particularly those that align with their missions. On the other hand, supporters contend that it will ensure nonprofits focus on their charitable purposes rather than engaging in politically charged activities that could skew public perception and political neutrality. This divide suggests a fundamental issue about the role of nonprofit organizations in politics and public life, raising questions about the balance between advocacy and nonprofit integrity.
Relates to property tax exemptions for nonprofit organizations; allows for nonprofit organizations to file an application for an exemption with the assessor no later than the taxable status date applicable to the following year's assessment roll where such nonprofit organization has purchased property after the taxable status date but prior to the levy of taxes.
Relates to unregistered and unlicensed mortgage brokers; establishes additional penalties against unlicensed or unregistered persons or entities engaging in activities after receiving a cease and desist notice.
Relates to unregistered and unlicensed mortgage brokers; establishes additional penalties against unlicensed or unregistered persons or entities engaging in activities after receiving a cease and desist notice.
Establishes a rent increase exemption for certain nonprofit organizations; provides a tax abatement for limiting rent increases on nonprofit organizations in a city of one million or more persons.
Establishes a rent increase exemption for certain nonprofit organizations; provides a tax abatement for limiting rent increases on nonprofit organizations in a city of one million or more persons.
Provides that the owner, lessee or occupant of premises owes no duty to keep the premises safe for entry or use by others engaged generally in recreational activities.
Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels; authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level; establishes various exemptions from New York's sales and use tax; provides for a sales tax exemption for housekeeping supplies and for ready-to-eat foods.
Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels; authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level; establishes various exemptions from New York's sales and use tax; provides for a sales tax exemption for housekeeping supplies and for ready-to-eat foods.