New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A9649 — Relates to special franchise assessments and requires any reduction of the tax burden of certain utilities to pass-through to ratepayers

Last action — Stricken

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New York Consolidated Laws: Section 102 of the real property tax law.

  • Section 102 of the real property tax law

    The term "special franchise" shall also italics not include the value of any tangible property and appurtenances owned by Consolidated Edison, Inc. or National Grid which are located in a city with a population of one million or more. § 72-b. Special franchise tax reductions; Consolidated Edison, Inc. and National Grid. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any reduction in special franchise taxes imposed pursuant to article six of the real property tax law on Consolidated Edison, Inc. or to National Grid shall be reflected in rates charged to their ratepayers in a manner determined by the commission, including but not limited to a reduction in rates, a temporary or permanent rate credit, a refund or bill adjust- ment, or such other ratemaking treatment as the commission deems reason- able, so that the full economic benefit of such reductions accrue to their ratepayers.

    amended

Action History

  1. ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

  2. REFERRED TO REAL PROPERTY TAXATION

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A9649 do?
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.
Who sponsors A9649?
A9649 is sponsored by Andrew Hevesi.
What is the current status of A9649?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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