Bill > S07707

This bill provides an emergency appropriation for New York state government operations through May 7, 2025, making several key adjustments to existing appropriations across multiple state departments. The bill extends funding for various government services and increases appropriations in several areas, including a significant boost to the Medical Assistance Program, which sees an increase of approximately $252 million in state funds. The legislation also extends funding for other critical areas such as unemployment insurance benefits (increasing by $30 million), developmental disabilities services (with increases across various program categories), and veterans' services. The bill allows the state comptroller to make payments for government operations until the regular appropriation bills for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025, are enacted. Notably, the bill requires that all expenditures will be transferred to the final appropriations once those are approved, and it includes provisions that allow the director of the budget to make certain adjustments and transfers between appropriations. The emergency appropriation is designed to ensure continuous government functioning and maintain essential services during the transition between fiscal years, with specific provisions to handle potential budget variations and unexpected expenses.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7707