Bill > A08636

This bill allows the state comptroller and commissioner of taxation and finance to take specific actions if the federal government fails to comply with congressionally approved spending, as determined by court decisions. Specifically, the bill authorizes these state officials to determine and collect delinquent federal funds and, in consultation with the state attorney general, place liens on federal property located within the state. The legislation adds two new provisions to state law: one establishing state jurisdiction over federal lands in cases of spending noncompliance, and another empowering state financial officials to pursue financial remedies when the federal government does not adhere to court-upheld spending mandates. This bill appears to be a mechanism for the state to exert financial pressure on the federal government in instances where federal spending obligations are not met, potentially serving as a deterrent or means of financial recovery. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8636