New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 9649: Relates to special franchise assessments and requires any reduction of the tax burden of certain utilities to pass-through to ratepayers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 9649 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to special franchise assessments and requires any reduction of the tax burden of certain utilities to pass-through to ratepayers. Primary sponsor: Andrew Hevesi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 2, 2026): ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Exempts certain utilities from special franchise assessments in New York city; requires that any reduction in special franchise taxes imposed on ConEd and National Grid shall be passed-through to rates charged to its ratepayers so that the full economic benefit of such reduction accrues to their ratepayers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Hevesi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
- REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION