Bill > S04993

This bill amends the state finance law to require that any written agreements between the governor and the legislature related to budget appropriations must be included in the synopsis of budget requests submitted by the budget director to the chairs of the assembly ways and means committee and the senate finance committee. Currently, the synopsis includes a schedule of appropriations, department priorities, and major changes or initiatives. The bill adds a new requirement that these written agreements must also be published on the public website of the division of the budget. This change aims to increase transparency in the budget appropriations process by ensuring that any agreements between the executive and legislative branches are made publicly available, allowing citizens to see the details of negotiations and compromises made during budget planning. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4993