Bill > S03422

This bill introduces a new provision to the executive law that withholds the New York governor's salary starting January 1st, 2026, if the state budget is not passed by the first day of the fiscal year. Specifically, the governor's "net payment" (which is calculated by subtracting various mandatory deductions like taxes and insurance contributions from gross salary) will be held until the legislative budget process is complete. The bill defines "legislative passage of the budget" as the point when appropriation bills submitted by the governor have been fully acted on by both legislative houses, and the state comptroller has confirmed that the bills are sufficient to support state government and local assistance for the upcoming fiscal year. Once the budget is passed, the governor will promptly receive the full amount of withheld salary. This measure is designed to incentivize timely budget completion by directly tying the governor's compensation to the budget process, potentially reducing delays and encouraging more efficient legislative collaboration.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3422