Bill > A02255

This bill aims to improve the transparency and clarity of budget bills by requiring that all budget bills submitted by the governor clearly identify and reference the specific section of the corresponding appropriation bill where funding is allocated. Under this proposed legislation, the legislature would be prohibited from acting on budget bills that do not provide sufficiently detailed itemization, which means they must precisely indicate where the funding for proposed legislation can be found. The bill would amend both the legislative law and state finance law to mandate that budget bills include clear cross-references to their corresponding appropriation sections, with an exception for proposed legislation that amends tax law. This requirement is designed to enhance legislative oversight and make the budget process more comprehensible by ensuring that lawmakers and the public can easily trace the financial sources for proposed initiatives. The changes would take effect immediately upon passage, potentially improving the accountability and readability of New York's budgetary process.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2255