Bill > A08270

This bill provides an emergency appropriation for the support of New York state government through May 7, 2025, making several key adjustments to existing budget allocations across various state departments. The bill increases funding in several areas, including a significant boost to Medicaid spending, with state funds for the Medical Assistance Program increasing from approximately $7.8 billion to $8.6 billion. The bill also raises appropriations for the Department of Labor's Unemployment Insurance Benefit Program from $975 million to $1.14 billion, and increases funding for the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities' community services program. The legislation allows the comptroller to make payments for government operations during this interim period, with the understanding that these appropriations will be transferred to the final appropriation bills once they are enacted. The bill includes provisions for various state agencies, covering areas like health services, veterans' benefits, mental health services, and general state charges. Importantly, no expenditures can be made from these appropriations until the director of the budget issues a certificate of approval, with exceptions for legislative and judicial expenditures. The bill is designed to ensure continued government functioning and service delivery while final budget details are being finalized.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8270