New YorkA 80152025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through April 24, 2025

Sponsored By: J. Gary Pretlow (Democratic)

Became Law

WAYS AND MEANSRULES

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

11 provisions identified: 9 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

More support for developmental disabilities services

Starting April 1, 2025, $409.744 million funds community services for people with developmental disabilities. The money can pay for day programs, family supports, housing subsidies, respite, and related services. Funds are allocated under a budget plan and may be advanced or reimbursed to local and nonprofit providers.

Court pay, benefits, and bills covered

Courts get $175 million to pay April 1–24, 2025 payroll. $300 million covers judiciary benefits like health, pensions, Social Security, dental, vision, unemployment, and workers’ comp. $25 million pays court vendor and other non‑payroll bills. $30 million reimburses local governments for court‑related costs.

State worker paychecks and benefits funded

The law funds April 1–24, 2025 payroll for executive and legislative employees with $1.3366 billion. It also provides $567.471 million for fringe benefits, including $422 million for health insurance and $99.150 million for Social Security, plus dental, vision, employee benefit funds, and commuter tax items. Paychecks and benefits continue during this period.

Schools get $2.388B to finish year

The state provides $2.388 billion to pay remaining 2024–25 and prior K–12 school bills. The money supports local districts’ operations and services. Funds start April 1, 2025 and are net of any refunds or credits. The budget director can approve suballocations to move funds where needed.

Medicaid capped; payment and benefit changes

From April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, state Medicaid spending is capped at $33.417 billion. The budget also provides $6.033 billion for medical assistance. If costs are projected to exceed the cap, officials can change provider rates, modify or limit covered benefits, adjust timelines, or seek federal waivers, consistent with federal law. They must try to maximize federal matching dollars and give 30 days’ notice to legislative leaders unless there is a public health emergency.

Funds for community and Indian health

The state provides $32.680 million for community health programs, including $7 million for Indian health services. USDA food and nutrition fund authority rises to $25.680 million. The EPIC program receives $1.520 million to help eligible seniors with prescription costs.

More money for unemployment benefits

The state adds $750 million to the Unemployment Insurance Benefit Fund beginning April 1, 2025. This money pays eligible unemployment claims under state and federal rules during the covered period.

Annuity payments for blind veterans

The state provides $385,000 for annuity payments to blind veterans and eligible surviving spouses. Up to $15,000 may be used to administer the program.

Transit help for MTA and subways

The MTA gets $49.437 million for operations: $7.426 million for LIRR/Metro‑North and $42.011 million for New York City Transit and related services. The law also deposits $13.008 million into the central business district tolling capital lockbox. Operating funds require a budget director certificate filed with the Comptroller and fiscal committee chairs before spending.

Vendor bills and damage claims paid

The state sets aside $34 million to pay vendor and other non‑payroll bills from April 1–24, 2025. It also provides $100,000 to pay valid claims for property damage, injury, or wrongful death caused by state personnel.

Controls on interim state spending

No money in this act can be spent until the Budget Director issues a certificate and files it with the Comptroller and the Senate and Assembly fiscal chairs. The Legislature and the Judiciary are exempt from this certificate rule. After the final budget is enacted, the Comptroller moves these interim charges into the enacted appropriations.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

J. Gary Pretlow
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 53 • No: 0

House vote • 4/22/2025

FLOOR Vote