Bill > S07239

This bill provides an emergency appropriation to support government operations through April 9, 2025, extending government funding by two additional days beyond the original planned period. The bill increases appropriations for several key areas, including a significant boost to the Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid), which sees funding increases across multiple service categories like hospital inpatient and outpatient services, managed care, pharmacy services, and transportation services. The Unemployment Insurance Benefit Program also receives additional funding, increasing from $195 million to $345 million. The legislation allows the state comptroller to make payments for government operations, including salaries for state employees, elected officials, and judiciary staff, until the full appropriation bills for the 2025-2026 fiscal year are enacted. The bill includes provisions that require the director of the budget to approve expenditures and allows for the transfer of these interim appropriations to the final annual budget once it is passed. The emergency appropriation is designed to ensure continuous government functioning and prevent any potential disruption of services during the budget transition period.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7239