Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2470: Makes all costs and expenses of the department of public service and public service commission subject to appropriation by the legislature; repealer

Makes all costs and expenses of the department of public service and public service commission subject to appropriation by the legislature on the certification of the chair of the department and upon the audit and warrant of the comptroller.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates legislative appropriation for public service costs, reinforcing fiscal accountability and budget process control per topic's fiscal management focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability

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in committee · New York · Senate May 1, 2025

S 7707: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through May 7, 2025

This bill provides emergency funding to support state government operations for an extended period in early 2025. It ensures that funds are available for state officers and employees' salaries across the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The legislation also covers general government operational expenses and certain health programs. This temporary funding measure extends appropriations from early May to May 6th or 7th, 2025, and updates the amounts to bridge the gap until the full state budget for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025, is enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides emergency funding to maintain state operations, salaries, and essential programs during a budget gap, ensuring fiscal continuity without cuts or tax changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 16, 2026

S 4671: Authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority to develop a temporary middle income home energy assistance program; suspend taxes on home heating fuels; appropriation

Authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority to develop, implement, administer and operate a temporary middle income home energy assistance program; suspends certain taxes on home heating fuels; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSuspends home heating fuel taxes for middle-income households and funds energy assistance program, providing tax relief and fiscal support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 567: Directs payment of certain taxes into the central business district tolling capital lockbox fund to be made without appropriation

Directs payment of certain internet sales and use taxes into the central business district tolling capital lockbox fund partially dedicated for the MTA to be made without appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects existing internet sales/use taxes to MTA tolling fund without new appropriations, ensuring dedicated funding for infrastructure projects per bill language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 476: Enacts the "over-expenditure, under-expenditure, transfer notification (OUT) act" to provide for the use of surplus appropriated funds and over-expenditure approval

Enacts the "over-expenditure, under-expenditure, transfer notification (OUT) act" to provide for the use of surplus appropriated funds and over-expenditure approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires approval for over-expenditure and manages surplus funds, promoting fiscal responsibility in budget management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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signed · New York · Senate May 20, 2025

S 3004: CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET

Bill S 3004, titled "CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET," appropriates and reappropriates funds for various state capital projects, including comprehensive construction programs, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025. These funds are made available to public officers for designated projects, requiring a certificate of approval from the budget director before payment. A key provision allows the budget director to withhold these appropriated amounts if a general fund imbalance of $2 billion or more is projected for fiscal year 2025-26, after depleting a transaction risk reserve. However, certain payments like public assistance, debt service, and those required by federal law or court orders are exempt from these potential withholdings, and the legislature can propose an alternative plan.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for state capital projects with fiscal responsibility measures (withholding for $2B imbalances), directly advancing budget management and public infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Debt & Bonds State Budget

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8400: Provides for state aid for certain cities, towns, villages or fire districts adversely affected by a concentration of tax exempt property

Bill A 8400 establishes a state aid program for certain cities, towns, villages, and fire districts. It targets jurisdictions where more than 35% of the total property value is tax-exempt. Subject to budgetary appropriation, the state will provide funds to these eligible entities. Half of the aid will be distributed based on the entity's population, and the other half will be based on the value of its tax-exempt property relative to other eligible entities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides state funding to offset budget shortfalls caused by tax-exempt property concentration, promoting fiscal stability for local governments through targeted budgetary aid.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 15, 2025

S 7399: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through April 17, 2025

This bill provides emergency funding to cover state government operations from April 1-17, 2025, until the regular budget for the 2025 fiscal year is enacted. It appropriates $986.8 million for payroll and benefits for state employees (including executive branch, legislature, and judiciary), $32 million for non-personal service liabilities, and $537.1 million for employee benefits like health insurance and retirement contributions. The funds are specifically designated to pay salaries and cover operational costs incurred during the specified period, including liabilities from the previous fiscal year. This temporary measure ensures continuity of government services without altering existing budget authority.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides emergency budget funding for essential operations (payroll, benefits, liabilities) to maintain government continuity during fiscal gap, directly supporting budget stability.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $537.1M specifically for employee health insurance benefits, directly funding healthcare coverage as part of state employee benefits.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds state employee payroll and benefits including health insurance and retirement, directly supporting labor compensation and benefits for public workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3435: Establishes the fire station construction grant program and the fire station construction fund; and makes an appropriation therefor

This bill establishes a state grant program to help fire departments fund construction or renovation of fire stations, covering up to 75% of eligible project costs. Fire departments must apply competitively, demonstrating specific need, securing matching funds, and showing how the project improves operational efficiency. It creates a dedicated $10 million "fire station construction fund" from the state general fund, kept separate from other accounts, to administer the grants. The program applies to buildings or infrastructure upgrades (like electrical systems) but excludes planning studies or feasibility work.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $10M from state general fund for fire station grants, increasing public safety funding via new budget appropriation95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4745: Enacts the "appropriate appropriations act"; repealer

Enacts the "appropriate appropriations act" to prohibit lump sum budget appropriations and require itemized appropriations; limits the use of expenditures for emergencies; limits reappropriations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates itemized appropriations and limits emergency spending, promoting fiscal responsibility per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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