StateNew York

S 10095: Authorizes the Hicksville Water District to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status

Steve RhoadsTo Governor

S 10095 status: To Governor — DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR (updated Aug 14, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 15/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill lets the Hicksville Water District stop paying property taxes, including those they owed in the past.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Ensures financial stability for local water infrastructure

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Corrects administrative filing oversights
  • Reduces unnecessary tax burden on public service entities

Risks

  • Minor reduction in local tax revenue for the assessment district

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Supports equitable treatment of water district assets

Risks

  • No broad impact on social services
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

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Confidence

high

high

Analysis status

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Warning

Tax refund and cancellation of interest/penalties are at the discretion of the governing body.

Limitation

Effect is confined to one specific parcel ID in Nassau County.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

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Enacted

Upcoming
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