Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4301: Creates the legislative office of fiscal transparency; requires fiscal notes on proposed rules and executive orders affecting political subdivisions

Creates the legislative office of fiscal transparency; requires fiscal notes on proposed rules and executive orders affecting political subdivisions; requires legislative committee approval of certain proposed rules; requires the comptroller to make monthly reports to the legislative office of fiscal transparency.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires fiscal notes and establishes transparency office to enhance budget oversight, promoting fiscal responsibility per topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability State Budget Tags Government Transparency

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2277: Relates to limitations upon school district tax levies

Provides that the tax levy limit shall be equal to a zero percent increase over the prior year tax levy when the difference between the total amount of taxes levied for the prior year less the tax levy limit results in a negative number.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDirectly restricts school district tax levies to zero percent increase when prior year levy would exceed limit, limiting tax authority.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill caps school tax levies at zero percent increase, restricting district funding flexibility and limiting potential tax-based school funding increases.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax State Budget School Funding

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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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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6663: Withholds the salary of the governor and members of the legislature if the budget is late until final ratification of the budget

Withholds the salary of the governor and members of the legislature if the budget is late until final ratification of the budget; forfeits withheld salary.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnforces timely budget passage via salary withholdings, promoting fiscal accountability and responsible budget management per topic definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4771: Relates to withholding the governor and lieutenant governor's salaries until the legislative passage of the budget occurs

This bill requires that the governor and lieutenant governor's bi-weekly salary payments be withheld if the legislature has not passed a budget by the start of a fiscal year. Payments resume and any withheld amounts are paid in full once the budget is approved. The bill defines "legislative passage of the budget" as both houses of the legislature acting on the governor's budget proposal, with the comptroller confirming it covers state operations for the coming year. It directly affects the governor and lieutenant governor by linking their salary payments to the timely passage of the state budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enforces fiscal accountability by withholding executive salaries until budget is passed, promoting timely budget adoption per fiscal management standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability State Budget

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4532: Creates the non-partisan office of policy research and fiscal analysis

Bill A 4532 creates a non-partisan office within the state legislature to provide independent analysis of policy and fiscal matters. The office will conduct cost-benefit analyses of proposed legislation and state programs at the request of legislators, evaluate budget surpluses/gaps, assess fiscal reserves, and review debt management practices. The director, appointed by a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers to ensure non-partisanship, serves a seven-year term and reports annually to legislative leaders. This office aims to enhance informed decision-making by offering data-driven insights on fiscal impacts and program effectiveness.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates independent fiscal analysis office to promote responsible budget management, transparency, and evidence-based fiscal decisions per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics 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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