Bill > A02085

This bill amends the New York legislative law to mandate that the state legislature cannot recess after the start of the fiscal year until it has passed a complete budget. Specifically, the bill defines "legislative passage of the budget" as the point at which both legislative houses have approved the governor's appropriation bills, the state comptroller has determined those bills are sufficient to support state government and local assistance for the upcoming fiscal year, and any necessary implementing legislation has been acted upon. The new provision explicitly allows the legislature to take recesses only for public holidays during this period, ensuring that budget negotiations and finalization remain a priority. The goal appears to be preventing legislative delays in budget approval and ensuring continuous government funding and operations by keeping lawmakers working until a budget is successfully passed. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2085