Requires withholding the governor's salary until the legislative passage of the budget occurs.
Summary
Bill S03422 proposes an amendment to the executive law regarding the compensation of the governor of New York. The bill stipulates that the governor's salary will be withheld if the state budget is not passed by the start of the fiscal year. The withheld salary will be paid to the governor promptly upon the passage of the budget. This measure aims to incentivize timely budget approval by the legislature, ensuring that the governor's compensation is directly linked to the legislative process.
Impact
If enacted, this bill will modify the existing framework of the governor's compensation by introducing a conditional payment structure based on the timely passage of the state budget. It will affect the executive law and could lead to changes in how the governor and legislature interact regarding budget negotiations. The bill may also set a precedent for linking compensation to legislative performance in other state offices.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill S03422 appears to be mixed, with some legislators supporting the idea of accountability in budget passage while others express concerns about the implications for the governor's ability to govern effectively during budget negotiations. There has been no recorded voting history yet, indicating that the bill is still in the early stages of discussion.
Contention
Notable points of contention include concerns from some lawmakers about the potential negative impact on governance if the governor's salary is withheld during budget negotiations. Critics argue that this could lead to a lack of cooperation between the executive and legislative branches, while supporters believe it will encourage timely budget passage. The debate highlights differing views on accountability and governance in the state.
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 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.