S10103

The New York State Senate Committee on Rules reported Senate Print 10103, sponsored by Senator Serrano, making appropriations for the support of government. The bill was directed to third reading. The Rules Committee report was accepted by the Senate.

The New York State Senate passed its eighth budget extender of the year, extending government operations through Monday, May 4th with a 58-0 vote. Senate Print 10103, sponsored by Sen. Serrano, appropriates $16.7 billion including $1.4 billion in new spending to cover critical state functions including payroll, judiciary costs, education payments, health department services, and other essential operations. The extender does not include any of the outstanding policy issues stalling final budget negotiations, including the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, tax increases, auto insurance reform, SEQR reform, and New York for All. During debate, Sen. O'Mara questioned the sponsor about the lack of table targets for budget conference committees and the timeline for resolving these issues, with Sen. Serrano unable to provide a specific deadline. Sen. Helming expressed growing concern about the consequences of the month-long budget delay, particularly the absence of $212 million in federal Rural Health Transformation funding that cannot flow without a final budget passage. She warned that the delay is creating uncertainty for school districts preparing May 19th budget votes, pressuring local governments and property taxes, and delaying critical infrastructure work. The Senate adjourned until Monday, May 4th at 11 a.m.