NY S08230

Excludes special districts established pursuant to article nineteen-A of the General Municipal Law from the definition of "local government" subject to tax levy limits.

Excludes ad valorem levies and special assessments authorized under section 980-j of the General Municipal Law from the definition of "taxes" subject to levy limits.

Adds ad valorem levies and special assessments authorized under section 980-j as an allowable exception to tax levy limits.

Clarifies that tax levy increases for New York state teachers' retirement system contributions are calculated by subtracting two percentage points from the normal contribution rate increase.