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NY S 8521

in committee

Relates to the payment of salaries to members of the legislature and the governor in the event of a late passage of the state budget

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did NY S 8521 pass?

Not yet. NY S 8521 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

What is NY S 8521 about?

Provides that if legislative passage of the budget has not occurred prior to the first day of any fiscal year, the bi-weekly salary installment payments of the governor and members of the legislature to be paid on or after such day shall be withheld and forfeited in perpetuity until such legislative passage of the budget has occurred.

Who sponsors NY S 8521?

William Weber is the primary sponsor of NY S 8521.

Description

Provides that if legislative passage of the budget has not occurred prior to the first day of any fiscal year, the bi-weekly salary installment payments of the governor and members of the legislature to be paid on or after such day shall be withheld and forfeited in perpetuity until such legislative passage of the budget has occurred.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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Sponsors

  • William Weberprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-10-03

    REFERRED TO RULES

    referral-committee

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