S10221

The New York State Senate passed its tenth budget extender bill on April 29, extending state government funding through May 11 with $482 million in new spending. The measure, Senate Print 10221 (Calendar 991), passed 60-1, with only Sen. Weik voting in opposition. The extender brings total spending across all ten extenders to $20.3 billion and funds critical state operations including WIC payments, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, mass transit operating funds, developmental disabilities services, and homeless veterans' housing. The vote came hours after Gov. Hochul announced a $268 billion overall budget deal—$15 billion more than the prior year—but final budget bills remain unprinted. Sponsor Sen. Serrano declined to provide details on policy resolutions or the allocation of the $15 billion increase, citing the absence of final legislation. Senators O'Mara and Helming pressed for specifics, expressing alarm that local governments, school districts facing imminent budget vote deadlines, and rural healthcare providers have received no certainty about funding. Serrano said he expected final budget bills to be available soon but could not provide a specific timeline. The extender also includes local government assistance payments for the City of Yonkers.