Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 7387: Prohibits the governor from inserting policy into appropriations

This bill amends the state constitution to require the governor to submit budget proposals containing only funding amounts (appropriations and reappropriations), not policy changes. It mandates that all substantive policy changes - whether temporary or permanent - must be proposed in separate bills for the legislature to consider, rather than being included in the budget itself. The governor may still propose budget adjustments within 30 days or with legislative consent before adjournment, but cannot attach policy directives to funding requests. This directly affects the governor's budget submission process and the legislature's ability to review funding versus policy separately.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by requiring pure funding proposals in budgets, separating policy from appropriations per constitutional amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1979: Requires detailed fiscal impact notes on certain legislation

Requires detailed fiscal impact notes on certain legislation stating the estimated annual cost to the political subdivision affected and the source of such estimate; provides that bills will be invalidated if the funding source is not provided or the fiscal impact results in an annual net additional cost in excess of $10,000.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires fiscal impact notes to prevent unfunded mandates, promoting budget accountability and responsible spending by ensuring funding sources are provided.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability State Budget

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7524: Relates to lump sum appropriation allocation reform

Relates to establishing the lump sum allocation advisory committee (Part A); relates to requiring transparency, identification and disclosure of certain appropriations (Part B); relates to withholding the salaries of the governor, agency commissioners and deputy commissioners for failing to meet certain reporting deadlines (Part C); relates to creating a tax rate reduction board to look at personal income tax and corporate franchise tax rates (Part D); relates to conducting an audit of all state economic development programs (Part E); relates to prohibiting certain political contributions by individuals appointed to entities that oversee lump sum appropriations (Part F); relates to prohibiting certain third party contracts (Part G).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax rate reduction board for personal income/corporate taxes, indicating direct support for tax relief measures under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability State Budget

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 472: Enacts the "truth in spending act"

S 472, the "Truth in Spending Act," requires state officials to disclose details before funding allocations. It mandates that governors and legislators requesting funds provide a project description, sign a conflict-of-interest form (if they received $4,000+ in donations from the recipient in the past five years), and confirm no conflicts exist. The bill also requires public posting of all funding details - including recipient names, project descriptions, and requesting officials - 72 hours before budget approval, and obligates recipients to certify proper fund use under penalty of perjury. These provisions directly affect state lawmakers, the governor, and organizations seeking state funding, aiming to increase transparency in how public money is distributed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires disclosure and conflict checks for funding, promoting fiscal transparency and accountability in budget allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability State Budget Tags Government Transparency

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2255: Relates to the sufficiency of itemization in the state budget

Relates to the sufficiency of itemization in the state budget; requires budget bills to clearly reference the section in the accompanying bill or bills where the corresponding appropriation or reappropriation can be located and requires that the legislature not act upon bills that neglect to do so.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires clear budget itemization references to enhance transparency and accountability, promoting fiscal responsibility in appropriations process.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 557: Requires the budget submitted by the governor to include an itemization, by each individual school district, of appropriations for the support of school districts

Requires the budget submitted by the governor to include an itemization, by each individual school district, of appropriations for the support of school districts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires detailed school district budget itemization, promoting fiscal transparency and accountability in state spending.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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signed · New York · Senate May 20, 2025

S 3003: AID TO LOCALITIES BUDGET

Bill S 3003 appropriates specific amounts of money for the "Aid to Localities Budget," providing financial support to local governments for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025. It also reappropriates unspent funds from prior years and allows for the allocation of federal grants. A key provision grants the budget director authority to withhold these funds if a general fund imbalance of $2 billion or more is projected for fiscal year 2025-26. However, certain payments like public assistance, debt service, and those mandated by federal law or court orders are exempt from these potential withholdings. The bill outlines a process for notification and legislative review if such withholdings are initiated.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds for local governments, reappropriates unspent funds, and includes fiscal responsibility measures like withholding funds for imbalances, directly advancing budget management and public service funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Debt & Bonds State Budget

in committee · New York · Senate May 8, 2025

S 3000: STATE OPERATIONS BUDGET

This bill, S 3000, allocates funds for the daily operations of state government agencies and services for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025. It appropriates new funds and reappropriates unspent balances from previous years for various public officers and specified purposes. A key provision authorizes the budget director to withhold certain appropriated payments if a general fund imbalance of $2 billion or more is projected for the fiscal year. However, payments for public assistance, debt service, and those mandated by federal law or court orders are exempt from such withholdings, and the legislature has a period to propose an alternative plan.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for operations with fiscal responsibility clause to prevent $2B imbalance, protecting public assistance and debt payments.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Debt & Bonds State Budget

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1956: Requires the estimated cost of mandated expenditures and appropriations within the body of the bill

This bill requires all legislation that creates or changes government spending to include the estimated cost of those expenditures directly within the bill text. It applies to any bill that enacts or amends spending or appropriations, affecting all legislators drafting such bills. The key provision mandates that the estimated cost must be stated plainly in the body of the bill itself, rather than in separate documents. This change aims to increase transparency about spending impacts before a bill is considered. The bill does not alter spending policies but changes how cost information is presented to lawmakers and the public.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires cost transparency in spending bills, promoting fiscal responsibility without altering funding levels or tax policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability State Budget

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1256: Prohibits the transfer of unexpended moneys from funds receiving moneys from a dedicated fee into any other fund

This bill prohibits state agencies from moving unspent money from funds that receive dedicated fees (like specific user fees) into other funds or using it for unrelated purposes. It applies directly to state funds that are legally required to keep money separate from general funds and spend it only for the specific purpose they were created for. The law requires these funds to remain distinct, preventing their unspent balances from being redirected to other programs or accounts. As a procedural budget rule, it focuses on fund management rather than new services or taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents diversion of dedicated fee funds, ensuring fiscal accountability for designated spending per bill's prohibition on transferring unexpended moneys.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Fees & Licensing State Budget

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