S9818

Senate Print 9818, an act making appropriations for the support of government sponsored by Senator Gianaris, was reported by the Committee on Rules and ordered directly to third reading.

The Senate accepted a message of necessity for an appropriations bill (S9818) sponsored by Sen. Gianaris, but the measure was immediately laid aside following a motion by Sen. Lanza. The bill, which would make appropriations for the support of government, did not proceed to a substantive vote.

The New York State Senate passed a $4 billion budget extender bill (S9818) on a 53-0 vote, extending state spending authority through the following Tuesday. Sponsored by Sen. Gianaris, the measure represents the second extender of the fiscal year as budget negotiations remain incomplete. During floor debate, Sen. O'Mara questioned the lack of progress on the remaining nine budget bills, noting that none are finalized, no table targets have been assigned, and no joint conference committee meetings are scheduled. The expected total state budget is projected to exceed $260 billion, possibly reaching $270 billion. O'Mara expressed concern about the recurring pattern of late budgets and called for greater urgency and transparency in negotiations, though he indicated support for the extender given recent religious holidays. The bill was restored to the noncontroversial calendar on consent before passage.

The Senate passed S9818, sponsored by Sen. Jackson, an act to amend the Civil Service Law, on a roll call vote of 61-0. The bill, which was Calendar Number 1746, proceeded directly to a vote without floor debate. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage.