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This resolution formally presents the New York State Assembly's proposed changes and positions for the 2018-2019 state budget.
Why it matters
This resolution sets the stage for the Assembly’s formal budget negotiations with the Governor and Senate. , giving the Assembly a clear, unified position on spending priorities, policy proposals, and appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year.
It triggers the legislative process required by state law and legislative rules. , ensuring transparency, public review, and committee input before the finalization of the state’s budget—an essential step for accountability and government oversight.
By adopting this resolution, the Assembly empowers its representatives in conference committees to negotiate on behalf of the chamber. , strengthening its bargaining power in shaping the final budget and influencing how billions in state funds will be allocated.
The resolution incorporates specific Assembly budget bills into the negotiation process. , meaning any unique Assembly priorities—such as targeted funding, program expansions, or policy changes—are now officially on the table for consideration in the final budget agreement.
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Assembly Resolution No. 907 BY: M. of A. Heastie in response to the 2018-2019 Executive Budget submission (Bill Nos. A.9500-A, A.9501, A.9502,
A.9503-A, A.9504-A, A.9505-A, A.9506, A.9507-A,
A.9508-A, A.9509-A, A.9510 and A.9511-A) to be adopted as legislation expressing the position of the New York State Assembly relating to the
2018-2019 New York State Budget WHEREAS, Article 7 of the constitution requires the Governor to submit an executive budget containing a plan of expenditures to be made before the close of the ensuing fiscal year and recommendations as to proposed legislation;… Show allHide
2018-2019 New York State Budget WHEREAS, Article 7 of the constitution requires the Governor to submit an executive budget containing a plan of expenditures to be made before the close of the ensuing fiscal year and recommendations as to proposed legislation; and WHEREAS, At the time of submitting the budget to the legislature the Governor is required to submit a bill or bills containing all the proposed appropriations and reappropriations included in the budget and the proposed legislation, if any, recommended therein; and WHEREAS, No provision may be embraced in any appropriation bill submitted by the Governor unless it relates specifically to some particular appropriation in the bill, and any such provision shall be limited in its operation to such appropriation; and WHEREAS, Upon submission, pursuant to Joint Rule III, the Senate finance committee and the Assembly ways and means committee undertake an analysis and public review of all the provisions of such budget; and WHEREAS, After study and deliberation, each committee makes recommendations in the form of bills and resolutions as to the contents thereof and such other items of appropriation deemed necessary and desirable for the operation of the government in the ensuing fiscal year; and WHEREAS, All such fiscal committees' recommendations, when arrived at, are then to be placed before the members of the Legislature, individually and collectively, in their respective houses for their consideration and approval; and WHEREAS, Each house thereupon considers and adopts legislation in bill format expressing its positions on the budget for the ensuing fiscal year; and WHEREAS, Upon adoption thereof, a Conference Committee on the Budget, authorized by concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly pursuant to Joint Rule III, and such subcommittees thereof as may be deemed necessary are appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly and the Temporary President of the Senate, respectively, will engage in negotiations designed to reach an accord on the contents of the budget for the ensuing fiscal year; and WHEREAS, In order to commence a Legislative process of budget negotiations designed to reach a timely accord on the contents of the budget for the ensuing fiscal year, it is necessary that budget proposals be adopted by each house of the Legislature; be it now, therefore, RESOLVED, That, this resolution, together with the New York State Assembly proposals for Executive budget resubmission contained in Assembly Bill Nos. A.9500-B, A.9501, A.9502, A.9503-B, A.9504-B,
A.9505-B, A.9506-A, A.9507-B, A.9508-B and A.9509-B, which are incorporated as if fully set forth in this resolution, herein constitute the legislation which expresses the budget proposals of the Assembly for the 2018-2019 New York State Budget.
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