Bill > A03004

This bill makes appropriations for the support of government, specifically for capital projects. It allocates funds for various government agencies to undertake construction programs, purposes, and projects. The bill also reappropriates funds from previous fiscal years for ongoing capital projects. A key provision allows the Director of the Budget to withhold appropriated funds if a general fund imbalance is projected or occurs in fiscal year 2025-26, with specific exemptions for essential payments like public assistance, federal law compliance, debt service, and court-ordered payments. The Director must first attempt to resolve the imbalance by depleting a transaction risk reserve before withholding funds, and the legislature has a period to propose its own withholding plan. The appropriations are generally available for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified.

Budget and Finance

Budget (Senate)

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3004