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New YorkS 98832025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 16, 2026

Sponsored By: Michael Gianaris (Democratic)

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RULESWAYS AND MEANS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

9 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

State worker pay and benefits continue

The state pays salaries for payrolls set from April 1 to April 16, 2026. It provides $835.756 million to cover those paychecks, including some earlier liabilities. It also sets aside $620.0435 million for fringe benefits. That includes $514.422 million for employee and retiree health and $55 million for Social Security. Funds apply to accounts the budget director approves.

Medicaid funding with a yearly spending cap

The law provides about $4.53 billion in state funds to support Medicaid services starting April 1, 2026. It also caps total state‑funded Medicaid spending at $36.0992 billion from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, with limited adjustments by the budget director. If projections go over the cap, health officials must post a savings plan 30 days before it starts, unless there is a public health emergency. That plan can change payment rates or methods, or modify or end some benefits, subject to federal law and approvals.

More money to pay unemployment benefits

The state deposits $540 million into the Unemployment Insurance Benefit Fund starting April 1, 2026. This money pays unemployment checks under state law and federal programs like Disaster Unemployment Assistance and Extended Benefits.

State pays vendors and capital bills

The state pays $32 million for operating bills owed from April 1–16, 2026. It also pays capital project bills from that period. There is $10 million for contracts approved before April 1 and $20 million for contracts approved after April 1. The budget director must approve any transfers or suballocations.

Courts keep paying staff and bills

The courts pay payrolls and benefits due April 1–16, 2026. They get $85 million for salaries and $62.25 million for fringe benefits like health, pension, and Social Security. The courts also receive $13 million to pay operating bills from that period. Another $11 million pays aid-to-localities amounts the courts owe for April 1–16.

Safety net aid and housing help rules

The state provides $262.533 million to repay 29% of eligible Safety Net Assistance costs. Big districts (over five million people) can only get family homelessness and eviction prevention supplements. Rent help uses the January 1, 2021 maximum plus later fair market rent increases, and it never drops if fair market rent falls. OTDA can withhold paybacks if a district misses required plans or reports. In smaller districts, reimbursement can rise to 100% when approved Medicaid managed care savings are used.

Small boosts for veterans annuities and housing

The state provides $385,000 to pay annuities to blind veterans and eligible surviving spouses. Up to $15,000 may cover program administration. It also funds $90,000 for advice and housing help for homeless veterans. These supports start April 1, 2026.

State covers 62% of adoption subsidies

The state pays 62% of eligible local adoption subsidy costs. It sets aside $20.34 million for these payments. Local districts usually must file claims within 24 months, unless the commissioner and budget director approve a waiver for good cause.

Budget sign-off required before spending

Agencies cannot spend this money until the budget director issues and files a certificate. The legislature and the judiciary are exempt from this rule. When the regular budget is enacted, the comptroller must move these emergency charges to the new budget lines. The act is in force on and after April 1, 2026, and these temporary funds end when those transfers are done.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Michael Gianaris

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 71 • No: 0

committee vote • 4/13/2026

Rules Committee Vote

Yes: 19 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 52 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.102

    4/13/2026Senate

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    4/13/2026House

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    4/13/2026House

  5. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE

    4/13/2026House

  6. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - APPROPRIATION

    4/13/2026House

  7. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.93

    4/13/2026House

  8. SUBSTITUTED FOR A10935

    4/13/2026House

  9. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    4/13/2026House

  10. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    4/13/2026Senate

  11. PASSED SENATE

    4/13/2026Senate

  12. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - 3 DAY MESSAGE

    4/13/2026Senate

  13. MESSAGE OF NECESSITY - APPROPRIATION

    4/13/2026Senate

  14. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.695

    4/13/2026Senate

  15. REFERRED TO RULES

    4/13/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    4/13/2026

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