Bill > S07459

This bill provides for an emergency appropriation to support government operations through April 23, 2025, extending existing funding provisions and making several key changes across various state departments. The bill increases appropriations for multiple state agencies, including significant adjustments to the Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid), Unemployment Insurance Benefits, and services for people with developmental disabilities. Notably, the bill extends the period for making payroll and operational payments from April 17 to April 23, 2025, and increases funding in several critical areas. For example, the Medicaid appropriation sees substantial increases, with state funds for medical assistance rising from around $3.3 billion to $6 billion. The bill also provides additional funding for unemployment insurance benefits, increasing the allocation from $555 million to $660 million, and boosts funding for community services for people with developmental disabilities. The legislation is designed to ensure continued government operations and service delivery while awaiting the final appropriation bills for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with a provision that all expenditures will ultimately be transferred to the permanent appropriations once they are enacted.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7459