Bill > A08009

This bill proposes several amendments to the New York State Constitution's Article VII, which governs the budget process, with the primary goal of providing the legislature with a more equal role in budget creation and increasing transparency. The key provisions include requiring the Governor to include statements about any new legislation, amendments, or limitations within the budget proposal, and allowing the legislature more flexibility to modify, add, delete, or substitute items in appropriation bills. Specifically, the bill allows the legislature to add, modify, or substitute appropriation items, including new legislation or amendments, with the caveat that these changes must be clearly stated and separate from the original bill. The bill also removes previous restrictions on the legislature's ability to consider other appropriation bills before acting on the Governor's submitted bills, and mandates that any new legislation or amendments in supplemental appropriation bills be separately stated to enable both the legislature and governor to act on them. These changes aim to create a more collaborative budget process by giving the legislature greater input and oversight while maintaining checks and balances between the executive and legislative branches.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8009