Bill > A04771

This bill establishes a new provision in New York's executive law that withholds the bi-weekly salary of the governor and lieutenant governor if the state budget is not passed by the first day of the fiscal year. Specifically, their salary installment payments will be suspended until the budget is legislatively passed, at which point the withheld payments will be promptly paid in full. The bill defines "legislative passage of the budget" comprehensively, requiring not just the passage of appropriation bills by both legislative houses in accordance with the state constitution, but also requiring the state comptroller to confirm that the passed bills are sufficient to support state government operations and local assistance for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, any related implementation legislation submitted by the governor must also have been acted upon. The goal of this legislation appears to be creating a financial incentive for timely budget completion by directly impacting the salaries of top state executives if budget deadlines are not met. The act is designed to take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4771