Provides that bi-weekly salary installment payments and allowances shall not be withheld for members of the state legislature if the governor has submitted certain legislation which is not necessary for the effective implementation of the appropriation bill or bills and legislative passage of the budget has not occurred prior to the first day of any fiscal year.
Summary
Bill A07764 proposes amendments to the legislative law regarding the compensation and allowances for members of the New York State Legislature. It establishes that if the budget has not been passed by the first day of the fiscal year, the bi-weekly salary installments and allowances for legislators will be withheld. However, if the governor submits legislation that is not essential for the implementation of the appropriation bills, the withholding of these payments will not occur. The bill aims to ensure that legislators receive their compensation in a timely manner, even in the event of budget delays, under specific conditions.
Impact
If enacted, this bill would modify existing laws governing the payment of salaries and allowances to state legislators, ensuring that such payments are not withheld under certain circumstances. This change could lead to more consistent compensation for legislators, potentially affecting their financial planning and operations within the legislative framework. It may also set a precedent for how compensation is handled during budgetary impasses in the future.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill A07764 appears to be mixed, with some legislators supporting the need for timely compensation while others express concerns about the implications of allowing payments to continue without a passed budget. There is a recognition of the importance of legislative compensation, but also a caution regarding fiscal responsibility and accountability.
Contention
Notable points of contention include the appropriateness of continuing payments to legislators during budget delays and the implications of the governor's ability to submit non-essential legislation. Some lawmakers argue that withholding payments is a necessary accountability measure, while others believe that it could unfairly penalize legislators for circumstances beyond their control.
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.
Withholds the governor's salary until the legislative passage of the budget occurs; provides such salary should be withheld if the budget has not passed prior to the first day of the fiscal year and shall not be paid until such passage occurs.
Withholds the governor's salary until the legislative passage of the budget occurs; provides such salary should be withheld if the budget has not passed prior to the first day of the fiscal year and shall not be paid until such passage occurs.
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.
Inaction Has Consequences Act This bill withholds the salaries of Members of a chamber of Congress that has not passed each of the annual appropriations bills before the beginning of the fiscal year, beginning with FY2024. Salaries are released on the earlier of (1) the date on which the chamber of Congress passes the bills, or (2) the last day of the Congress.
Withholds the salary of the governor and members of the legislature if the budget is late until final ratification of the budget; forfeits withheld salary.
No Budget, No Pay Act This bill withholds the salaries of Members of a chamber of Congress that has not agreed to a budget resolution for FY2024 by April 15, 2023, as required by the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. Salaries are withheld from April 16, 2023, until the earlier of (1) the day on which the chamber of Congress agrees to a budget resolution, or (2) the last day of the 118th Congress.
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.
Provides that the Governor's annual budget proposal to the Legislature shall include statements of any new legislation, amendment to legislation, or limitation on the effect of any legislation contained in the budget; makes related provisions granting the legislature an equal role with the governor in the budget process.