Bill > S08521

This bill establishes a strict financial penalty for the New York State Legislature and Governor if they fail to pass the state budget by the first day of the fiscal year. Specifically, if the budget is not legislatively approved on time, the bi-weekly salary installments for legislators and the governor will be permanently forfeited, meaning they will lose that pay entirely rather than simply having it delayed. The bill defines "legislative passage of the budget" as the appropriation bills submitted by the governor being fully acted on by both legislative houses, with the state comptroller confirming that the bills are sufficient to support state government and local assistance for the upcoming fiscal year. The legislation also requires that any additional implementation legislation submitted by the governor be acted upon. This provision aims to incentivize timely budget negotiations and passage by creating a significant financial consequence for legislative delays, with the forfeiture of salary installments becoming effective from the first day of the fiscal year when the budget remains unpassed. The bill is designed to ensure more prompt and efficient budget processes in New York State government.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8521