Bill > A07764

This bill modifies existing New York state law regarding legislative compensation by changing when legislators' bi-weekly salary installments and allowances can be withheld. Currently, if the state budget is not passed by the start of a fiscal year, legislators' payments are automatically suspended. The new bill introduces an exception: if the governor submits budget-related legislation that is deemed "not necessary for the effective implementation of the appropriation bill" and the budget is not passed, legislators' payments cannot be withheld. This means that even if the budget is not completed on time, lawmakers will continue to receive their regular salary and allowances under certain circumstances. The bill amends two sections of the legislative law, specifically addressing the conditions under which salary and allowance payments can be interrupted. The changes aim to provide more financial stability for state legislators during budget negotiations and potentially reduce the impact of budget impasses on legislative compensation. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7764