Bill > S06536

This bill introduces a mechanism to withhold the governor's salary if the state budget is not passed before the start of the fiscal year. Specifically, the bill stipulates that if the budget is not legislatively approved prior to the first day of the fiscal year, the governor's bi-weekly salary payments will be suspended and not paid until the budget is fully passed. Once the budget is approved, the governor will receive both the current and accrued withheld salary payments. The bill provides a detailed definition of "legislative passage of the budget," which requires not only that the appropriation bills submitted by the governor be passed by both legislative houses, but also that the state comptroller determines the bills are sufficient to support state government operations and local assistance for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, any supplemental legislation deemed necessary by the legislature for implementing the budget must also be acted upon. This measure is designed to incentivize timely budget passage and provide accountability for the state's fiscal planning process.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6536