Bill > A08431

This bill establishes a fiscal cliff task force to conduct a study on fiscal cliffs in New York's public assistance programs and make recommendations on how to reduce and eliminate such fiscal cliffs. A fiscal cliff is a sudden decrease in public benefits that can occur with a small increase in earnings. The task force will have 19 members appointed by the governor, legislature, and various state commissioners, and will examine various public assistance programs, tax credits, and other state-provided benefits that are tied to income. The task force will make preliminary and final reports to the governor and legislature with its findings, conclusions, recommendations, and proposed legislative changes to address fiscal cliffs. The bill will expire three years after it becomes law.