Bill > S07530

This bill provides for an emergency appropriation to support government operations through April 24, 2025, extending funding for various state departments and agencies for a few additional days beyond the originally planned date. The bill makes several key adjustments to existing appropriations, including increasing funding for the Department of Labor's Unemployment Insurance Benefit Program from $660 million to $750 million, adding $13 million in support for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and making modest increases to funding for the Department of Veterans' Services and the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. The legislation allows the comptroller to make payments for state employee salaries, benefits, and operational expenses during this short extension period, ensuring continuity of government services while waiting for the full budget to be finalized. The bill includes provisions for transferring these interim appropriations to the final budget once it is approved, and it will automatically be repealed once the full budget is enacted. Importantly, the bill requires director of budget approval for most expenditures and includes standard severability and effectiveness clauses to ensure legal compliance and smooth implementation.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7530