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History
- Referred to investigations and government operations
Companion bill
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Prohibits the legislature from recessing after the start of the state fiscal year until it has passed a budget
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor James Hayes
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Title of bill
An act to amend the legislative law, in relation to prohibiting the legislature from recessing after the commencement of the state fiscal year until it has enacted a budget for such year
Purpose
This legislation would prohibit the Legislature, in the absence of final approval of the State Budget, from recessing for any reason other than a legal holiday.
Summary of provisions
Section One. Section 1 adds a new section 53-a to the Legislative Law to provide that in the absence of final approval of the State Budget, the Legislature may not recess for any purpose other than a legal holiday.
Justification
Consistent with long standing proposals by the Assembly and Senate Republican Conferences to reform the way in which our State Legislature operates, this bill demonstrates a commitment to deliberate and approve a timely State Budget. In previous legislative sessions, the Legislature has not hesitated to recess without completing its Constitutional obligation to pass an on-time budget. As a result, not-for-profit organizations, local governments and school districts are hindered in their ability to manage their finances and operations. This bill ensures that the Legislature will not leave town until a State Budget is in place.
Legislative history
New in Senate. A.136 of 2008, referred to Governmental Operations A.136 of 2007, held for consideration in Governmental Operations A.2584 of 2006, held for consideration in Governmental Operations A.9435 of 2006, held for consideration in Governmental Operations
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediate.
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