Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 20, 2026

S 9963: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 22, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to the state government to cover essential expenses from April 1, 2026, through April 22, 2026, ensuring operations continue while waiting for the full annual budget to be passed. The legislation authorizes the comptroller to make payments for employee salaries, including those of state officers and workers in special employment programs, as well as for non-personal service costs like supplies and contracts. It allocates specific amounts for general state operations, capital projects, and grants, allowing departments to pay liabilities incurred during this short period without interruption. By temporarily extending financial authority, the bill prevents a lapse in services for state agencies and employees during the gap between the end of the previous fiscal year and the enactment of the new budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to ensure state government operations and essential services continue.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 9918: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 20, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running from April 1, 2026, through April 20, 2026, while waiting for the regular annual budget to be passed. It authorizes the comptroller to pay salaries for state employees, cover essential non-personal expenses like supplies and utilities, and settle outstanding bills for approved contracts and capital projects. The legislation allocates specific amounts to cover personal services, general state charges, and various operational liabilities incurred during this short interim period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to maintain state government operations and pay essential expenses, directly advancing fiscal management and budget continuity.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

Track

signed · New York · Assembly Apr 16, 2026

A 11000: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 20, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running from April 1, 2026, through April 20, 2026, while waiting for the full annual budget to be passed. It allocates money to pay state employees' salaries, cover routine business expenses, and settle debts related to approved contracts and capital projects. The funds are distributed across all state departments and agencies to ensure that essential services continue without interruption during this short period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to maintain state operations and pay employee salaries, directly supporting budget continuity.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

passed · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 1912: Relates to medical assistance coverage for medically tailored meals

This bill requires state medical assistance programs to cover medically tailored meals and medical nutrition therapy for people with chronic conditions. It directly affects individuals with limited daily living abilities who need specialized nutrition to manage illnesses like diabetes or heart disease, as ordered by healthcare providers. The law mandates coverage for nutritional assessments, counseling, and prescribed meals provided by certified dietitians or nutritionists. Implementation requires the health commissioner to adopt regulations within 180 days of the bill's enactment, with federal funding participation required for these services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state medical assistance funding for medically tailored meals, increasing public healthcare spending on essential services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates state medical assistance programs to cover medically tailored meals and therapy for chronic conditions, expanding health coverage and improving patient access to specialized nutrition services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

Track

signed · New York · Senate Apr 13, 2026

S 9883: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 16, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running from April 1, 2026, until April 16, 2026, while waiting for the regular annual budget to be finalized. The money is allocated to pay state employees' salaries, cover essential business expenses, and fund approved contracts and grants for various departments. Specific amounts are set aside for personal services, non-personal operational costs, and capital projects to ensure that government functions continue without interruption during this short period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to maintain state government operations and pay employee salaries, directly advancing fiscal management and budget continuity.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

signed · New York · Senate Apr 7, 2026

S 9818: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 14, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to the state government to cover essential expenses from April 1, 2026, through April 14, 2026, while waiting for the full annual budget to be finalized. The money is allocated to state departments, agencies, and the judiciary to pay employee salaries, benefits, and operational costs such as utilities and services. Specifically, it authorizes the comptroller to release funds for personal services like payroll and non-personal services including general state charges and aid to localities. This temporary measure ensures that government operations continue smoothly during a short gap in the fiscal year without requiring new legislation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to cover essential state expenses, salaries, and operations, directly advancing fiscal management and government spending.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides emergency funding to ensure state employees receive salaries and benefits, directly supporting labor standards and worker financial stability.75% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

in committee · New York · Senate Mar 31, 2026

S 9630: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 7, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running from April 1 through April 7, 2026, while waiting for the regular state budget to be passed. It allocates approximately $248 million to pay state employee salaries and another $10 million for non-personal service expenses like supplies and contracts. The legislation also includes $6.4 million for federal food and nutrition programs and $610 million for medical assistance, with specific spending limits on Medicaid expenditures. These funds are intended to cover essential government functions during a brief period when the state lacks a fully enacted budget for the new fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding to maintain state government operations and essential services like Medicaid and food programs, directly supporting budget and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $610M for medical assistance and includes funding for federal food/nutrition programs, directly supporting healthcare services.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

Track

signed · New York · Assembly Mar 31, 2026

A 10760: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 7, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding for state government operations from April 1 through April 7, 2026, to ensure payments continue while regular appropriations are being processed. It allocates approximately $248 million for employee payroll, $10 million for non-payroll operational expenses, and $6.4 million for federal food and nutrition assistance programs. The legislation also includes $609.9 million for the Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid) and covers various employee benefits such as social security contributions and retirement plan costs. This temporary funding allows state departments and agencies to maintain essential services during the brief gap before the full fiscal year budget is enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding for state operations, payroll, Medicaid, and essential programs, directly advancing budget allocation and government spending.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $609.9 million for Medicaid, directly funding healthcare services and maintaining program operations.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allocates $248M for employee payroll and covers employee benefits, directly supporting worker compensation and employment operations75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

passed · New York · Senate Mar 30, 2026

S 5563: Allows for the examination of industrial development agencies and not-for-profit corporations by county comptrollers

Bill S 5563 allows county comptrollers to conduct audits of specific organizations located within their county. This includes examining projects and actions undertaken by industrial development agencies (IDAs). It also permits audits of not-for-profit corporations that are affiliated with, sponsored by, or created by county, city, town, or village governments. In counties without a comptroller, the chief elected official would designate either the budget director or finance director to perform these audits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables county comptroller audits of IDAs and nonprofits, promoting fiscal oversight and accountability in government spending management.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes

Track

signed · New York · Senate Mar 27, 2026

S 8790: Establishes the combat zone service exemption

Authorizes municipalities to offer a real property tax exemption for combat zone service members who at any time during the taxable year performed active duty in the armed forces in a combat zone; defines terms; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates real property tax exemption for combat zone service members, providing targeted tax relief that aligns with supporting tax policy for specific groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides tax exemption for combat veterans, directly expanding benefits and recognizing service through municipal property tax relief.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Budget & Taxes