Bill > S07399

This bill provides for an emergency appropriation to support New York state government operations through April 17, 2025, extending the previous appropriation period from April 15 to April 17. The bill makes several key adjustments to existing appropriations across various state departments, including increases in funding for the Unemployment Insurance Benefit Program (from $465 million to $555 million), the Department of Health's Medical Assistance Program, the Department of Mental Hygiene's Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (with increases in funding for community services, residential services, day programs, and family support services), and the Department of Veterans' Services. The bill requires the director of the budget to issue a certificate of approval before any expenditures can be made, with exceptions for legislative and judicial expenditures. It also stipulates that once the main appropriation bills for the 2025-2026 fiscal year are passed, all expenditures from this emergency appropriation will be transferred to those permanent appropriations. The legislation is designed to ensure continuous government funding and operations during a transitional period between fiscal years, providing flexibility for state agencies to maintain essential services while awaiting the final budget approval.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7399