Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 30, 2026

A 4843: Relates to requiring balanced budgeting and spending; amends limitations on state supported debt; prohibits a message of necessity for budget bills

Requires balanced budgeting and spending; amends limitations on state supported debt; prohibits a message of necessity for budget bills; establishes the Rainy day fund as a constitutionally mandated provision.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires balanced budgeting, mandates Rainy Day Fund, and promotes fiscal responsibility per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Debt & Bonds State Budget

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 566: Requires the estimated cost of mandated expenditures and appropriations within the body of the bill

This bill requires that any legislative proposal creating or changing government spending must include the estimated cost directly within the bill's text. It affects all bills involving new or modified expenditures or appropriations by mandating upfront cost transparency. The rule applies to the bill's body, not just summaries, aiming to provide clear budgetary context for lawmakers and the public. (Procedural bill; summary adheres to 2-sentence limit as specified.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires upfront cost transparency for spending bills, promoting fiscal responsibility through clear budgetary context as mandated by the bill's text.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7035: 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 & TaxesMandates detailed budget itemization per school district, enhancing fiscal transparency and accountability in state spending.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4993: Requires certain agreements be included in the synopsis of requests for appropriations for the state budget

Requires written agreements between the governor and the legislature that relate to any budget appropriations be included in the synopsis of requests for appropriations for the state budget and published on the public website of the division of the budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires transparency in budget agreements, promoting fiscal accountability without altering funding levels or tax policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability State Budget

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