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New YorkA 110102025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 22, 2026

Sponsored By: J. Gary Pretlow (Democratic)

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WAYS AND MEANSRULES

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

7 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

State workers pay and benefits funded

The law funds April 1–22, 2026 payrolls for state and judiciary employees. It also pays key benefits for the year starting April 1, 2026, including $682.07 million for fringe benefits and $514.42 million for health insurance and the retiree health trust. It covers $116 million for Social Security contributions and $40.5 million for employee benefit funds. Dental, vision, and the voluntary defined contribution plan are funded, and the state pays the commuter mobility tax for employees in the MCTD. Pay for people working in state‑run programs for people with mental illness or developmental disabilities is included.

School aid to pay overdue bills

The state provides $2.283 billion to cover remaining 2025–26 and prior year school aid obligations. This includes aid payable under Education Law section 3609‑d. Funds are available starting April 1, 2026 and may be reallocated by the Budget Director to keep payments flowing.

Medicaid funding with new spending cap

The law provides $6.49 billion in state funds for Medicaid payments and administration. It also sets a state‑funds cap of $36.10 billion for April 1, 2026–March 31, 2027. If costs are projected to exceed the cap, the state can change reimbursement rates, benefits, eligibility, or program rules and may seek federal waivers. The Health Department must post changes online and give 30 days’ notice to budget chairs, unless a public health emergency requires faster action. Funds can pay municipalities and providers, including when fiscal intermediary systems are not working.

Short-term funds keep state services going

The state sets aside $682.25 million for general state charges and operations in the year starting April 1, 2026. It also provides $44 million to pay non‑payroll bills from April 1–22, 2026. The law funds $10 million for contracts and grants approved before April 1, plus up to $10 million for related capital bills in that window. It funds $20 million for contracts and grants approved after April 1, plus up to $20 million for capital bills in that window. It also sets aside $178,000 to pay valid claims for injuries or property damage caused by state employees.

Targeted health and nutrition funding

The law provides $1.2 million to run the EPIC program and reimburse participating pharmacies. It also provides $30.54 million for community health, including $7 million for Indian health and $23.54 million for federal food and nutrition services. These funds pay accrued costs and support services starting April 1, 2026.

Short-term funds keep courts running

The law provides $13 million so the courts can pay non‑payroll bills from April 1–22, 2026. It also provides $11 million so the courts can pay aid owed to local governments from that same period. This helps avoid service disruptions during the budget gap.

Guardrails for interim state spending

Agencies cannot spend these funds until the Budget Director issues a written approval; the Legislature and Judiciary are exempt. After the budget is enacted, the Comptroller moves these temporary charges to regular budget lines. At that point, the temporary appropriations in this act are repealed.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • J. Gary Pretlow

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 58 • No: 1

House vote • 4/20/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 58 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.104

    4/20/2026House

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    4/20/2026House

  3. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

    4/20/2026Senate

  4. PASSED SENATE

    4/20/2026Senate

  5. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE

    4/20/2026Senate

  6. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - APPROPRIATION

    4/20/2026Senate

  7. 3RD READING CAL.699

    4/20/2026Senate

  8. SUBSTITUTED FOR S9963

    4/20/2026Senate

  9. REFERRED TO RULES

    4/20/2026Senate

  10. DELIVERED TO SENATE

    4/20/2026House

  11. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    4/20/2026House

  12. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE

    4/20/2026House

  13. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - APPROPRIATION

    4/20/2026House

  14. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.95

    4/20/2026House

  15. RULES REPORT CAL.95

    4/20/2026House

  16. REPORTED

    4/20/2026House

  17. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

    4/20/2026House

  18. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    4/19/2026House

Bill Text

  • Original

    4/19/2026

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