What's happening
This resolution increases the annual salaries of the New York Governor and Lieutenant-Governor in stages from 2019 to 2021.
Why it matters
Aligns top executive pay with other state officials. This resolution addresses the fact that the Governor and Lieutenant-Governor’s salaries have fallen behind those of other high-ranking state employees, potentially helping to attract or retain qualified candidates for these roles.
Uses budget passage as a performance incentive. The 2020 and 2021 salary increases are contingent on the legislature passing the state budget on time, tying executive pay raises to governmental efficiency and fiscal responsibility.
Reflects cost-of-living and competitive pressures. The staged increases acknowledge inflation and evolving market rates for executive leadership, which could influence the quality of governance and the state’s ability to compete with private sector or other government positions.
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Raise Governor, Lt. Governor Pay
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History
- Substituted by b958
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Reported referred to rules
- Referred to ways and means
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Raise Governor, Lt. Gov. Pay
Adopted · Sponsor Andrea Stewart-Cousins
Full text
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Assembly Resolution No. 243 BY: M. of A. Rules
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY fixing the salaries of the offices of Governor and Lieutenant-Governor pursuant to sections 3 and 6 of article 4 of the Constitution of the State of New York WHEREAS, The salaries of the offices of Governor and… Show allHide
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY fixing the salaries of the offices of Governor and Lieutenant-Governor pursuant to sections 3 and 6 of article 4 of the Constitution of the State of New York WHEREAS, The salaries of the offices of Governor and Lieutenant-Governor were last increased to take effect in nineteen hundred ninety-nine; and WHEREAS, The salaries of other state officials and employees have been fixed at levels which exceed or closely approach the salaries of the Governor and Lieutenant-Governor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, (if the &HOUSE concur), That effective January first, two thousand nineteen the salary of the office of Governor shall be fixed at two hundred thousand dollars per annum and the salary of the office of the Lieutenant-Governor shall be fixed at one hundred ninety thousand dollars per annum; and be it further RESOLVED, That effective January first, two thousand twenty the salary of the office of Governor shall be fixed at two hundred twenty-five thousand dollars per annum and the salary of the office of Lieutenant-Governor shall be fixed at two hundred ten thousand dollars per annum, provided such increase shall be conditioned upon the timely legislative passage of the budget for the preceding year, as defined in part HHH of chapter 59 of the laws of 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That effective January first, two thousand twenty-one the salary of the office of Governor shall be fixed at two hundred fifty thousand dollars per annum and the salary of the office of Lieutenant-Governor shall be fixed at two hundred twenty thousand dollars per annum, provided such increase shall be conditioned upon the timely legislative passage of the budget for the preceding year, as defined in part HHH of chapter 59 of the laws of 2018.
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