NY A00295

Prohibits any state department, office, agency, or authority from increasing fees, surcharges, or taxes on New York residents or businesses unless specifically authorized and approved by the state legislature

Requires any state entity wishing to impose a new fee, surcharge, or tax to obtain legislative authorization and approval before implementation

Eliminates fees, surcharges, or taxes that were previously imposed without specific statutory approval, effective January 1st following the law's effective date

Amends both the Executive Law and the Public Authorities Law to apply these restrictions across state government entities

Takes effect 180 days after becoming law