Bill > A08115

This bill provides for emergency government appropriations through May 7, 2025, extending the state's ability to make payments for various government services and operations. The bill increases funding for several key areas, including the Medical Assistance Program (increasing from approximately $7.54 billion to $7.79 billion), Unemployment Insurance Benefits (from $945 million to $975 million), and services for people with developmental disabilities (with various program increases). It allows the comptroller to make payments for state employees' salaries, non-personal service expenses, and other government operations during this interim period, which bridges the gap until the full appropriation bills for the state fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025, are enacted. The bill includes provisions that require director of budget approval for certain expenditures and stipulates that once the full appropriation bills are passed, the interim appropriations will be transferred and then repealed. Notably, the bill maintains flexibility for state agencies to manage their budgets while ensuring continued government operations and service delivery.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8115