New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A02678

Introduced
1/22/25  
Refer
1/22/25  

Caption

Provides that in years where a pay period occurs on January first of such year, the salaries of members of the legislature shall be payable in twenty-seven bi-weekly payments.

Summary

Bill A02678 amends the legislative law concerning the compensation of members of the New York State Legislature. Specifically, it stipulates that in years where a pay period occurs on January 1st, members' salaries will be distributed in twenty-seven bi-weekly payments instead of the usual twenty-six. This adjustment aims to ensure that legislators receive their compensation in a manner that aligns with the calendar year, particularly when the first day of the year coincides with a pay period.

Impact

The bill modifies the existing salary payment structure for state legislators, which may have implications for budgeting and payroll processes within the state government. By changing the payment schedule, it could affect the cash flow management of the state's finances, particularly in years where the first of January falls on a pay period. This change could also set a precedent for how legislative compensation is structured in the future.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill A02678 appears to be neutral as there are no recorded votes or committee discussions available to indicate strong opinions for or against the bill. The lack of contention in the legislative process suggests that the bill is seen as a straightforward administrative adjustment rather than a controversial piece of legislation.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention regarding this bill, as it has not been met with significant opposition or debate in committee discussions or voting records. This lack of contention may indicate that the amendment is largely viewed as a technical correction rather than a policy change that could provoke disagreement among legislators.

Companion Bills

NY S08089

Same As Provides that in years where a pay period occurs on January first of such year, the salaries of members of the legislature shall be payable in twenty-seven bi-weekly payments.

Previously Filed As

NY S08089

Provides that in years where a pay period occurs on January first of such year, the salaries of members of the legislature shall be payable in twenty-seven bi-weekly payments.

NY S08521

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.

NY S09329

Raises legislator compensation to $180,000 beginning January 1, 2028, each year thereafter such salary shall be increased equal to the percentage increase, if any, in the consumer price index for all urban consumers (CPI-U).

NY S03314

Provides that a member with credited service in excess of twenty-five years shall receive an additional retirement allowance equal to one-sixtieth of such member's final average salary for each year of creditable service in excess of twenty-five years; makes related provisions.

NY S00921

Provides that the weekly benefit which the disabled employee is entitled to receive for disability commencing: on or after January first, two thousand twenty-six shall be fifty percent of the employee's average weekly wage but shall not exceed fifty percent of the state average weekly wage; on or after January first, two thousand twenty-seven shall be fifty-five percent of the employee's average weekly wage but shall not exceed fifty-five percent of the state average weekly wage; on or after January first, two thousand twenty-eight shall be sixty percent of the employee's weekly average wage but shall not exceed sixty percent of the state average weekly wage; and on or after January first of each succeeding year, shall be sixty-seven percent of the employee's average weekly wage but shall not exceed sixty-seven percent of the state average weekly wage.

NY A01237

Provides that the weekly benefit which the disabled employee is entitled to receive for disability commencing: on or after January first, two thousand twenty-five shall be fifty percent of the employee's average weekly wage but shall not exceed fifty percent of the state average weekly wage; on or after January first, two thousand twenty-six shall be fifty-five percent of the employee's average weekly wage but shall not exceed fifty-five percent of the state average weekly wage; on or after January first, two thousand twenty-seven shall be sixty percent of the employee's weekly average wage but shall not exceed sixty percent of the state average weekly wage; and on or after January first of each succeeding year, shall be sixty-seven percent of the employee's average weekly wage but shall not exceed sixty-seven percent of the state average weekly wage.

NY A11446

Relates to the compensation of members of the legislature

NY A08593

Increases the amount of years of military service credit a member may purchase from three years to four years; provides that the provisions of such act shall not be subject to the requirement that the state shall make an equal payment to the retirement system.

NY S06840

Increases the amount of years of military service credit a member may purchase from three years to four years; provides that the provisions of such act shall not be subject to the requirement that the state shall make an equal payment to the retirement system.

NY S03235

Provides that the weekly benefit which the disabled employee is entitled to receive for disability commencing: on or after January first, two thousand twenty-eight shall be fifty percent of the employee's average weekly wage but shall not exceed fifty percent of the state average weekly wage; on or after January first, two thousand twenty-nine shall be fifty-five percent of the employee's average weekly wage but shall not exceed fifty-five percent of the state average weekly wage; on or after January first, two thousand thirty shall be sixty percent of the employee's weekly average wage but shall not exceed sixty percent of the state average weekly wage; and on or after January first of each succeeding year, shall be sixty-seven percent of the employee's average weekly wage but shall not exceed sixty-seven percent of the state average weekly wage.

Similar Bills

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