Bill > S07268

This bill proposes two significant changes to New York state legislative operations: first, it reduces the annual salary of state legislators from $142,000 to $48,000, effective January 1, 2026, while maintaining the existing payment structure of twenty-six bi-weekly installments and the current provision that withholds salary payments if the budget is not passed before the fiscal year begins. Second, the bill establishes a new legislative session calendar requirement that mandates the regular legislative session must end by March 31st each year, with the specific session dates to be mutually agreed upon by the president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly. The salary reduction represents a substantial cut of approximately 66%, which could potentially impact legislators' ability to serve full-time and might affect who can afford to run for and serve in the state legislature. The session end date provision aims to create more predictability and potentially increase legislative efficiency by setting a firm deadline for the annual legislative session. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7268