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.
Impact
If enacted, the bill is likely to shift the balance of power in the budgetary process, providing the legislature with more authoritative oversight and input regarding fiscal policies. The requirement for the governor to specifically outline proposed legislation or amendments will not only facilitate better legislative scrutiny but also streamline the legislative process by clearly delineating any changes to law anticipated in the budget. This could lead to a more thorough discussion and potential debates on the implications of these legislative changes, thus impacting how budgets are traditionally proposed and approved in New York State.
Summary
A08009 proposes an amendment to Article 7 of the New York State Constitution, primarily aimed at enhancing the legislative role in the state budget process. The bill mandates that the Governor's annual budget submission must include a detailed account of any proposed new legislation, amendments, or limitations on existing laws that would be affected by the budget. This requirement is intended to foster more transparency and collaboration between the executive branch and the legislature, ensuring that all potential legal implications of the budget are considered upfront.
Contention
While supporters of A08009 argue that it increases the accountability of the governor and promotes a collaborative budget process, critics may express concerns regarding potential bureaucratic inefficiencies. There are fears that requiring comprehensive documentation of proposed legislative changes could lead to delays in the budget approval process or be perceived as an encroachment on the executive's ability to govern effectively. Additionally, opposition may arise from those who believe that such strict requirements could limit the governor's flexibility in responding to urgent fiscal needs or crises that arise after the initial budget proposal.
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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.
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.
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.
Establishes the position of member of the legislature as a part-time, volunteer position in the service of the state; provides that state legislators shall receive no salary, or any other compensation or benefit from the state; authorizes the payment of travel expenses and per diem for days the legislature is in session, provides that per diem is limited to 30 days per annum; provides that the legislature shall convene in regular session only on Saturdays and Sundays in January and February; accelerates the state budget process so that the state budget is enacted on or before the last Sunday of February each year.
Requires the state office for the aging to maintain a public facing state master plan on aging dashboard on the public website of the office, which includes real-time information and updates on each proposal in such master plan including legislative and budgetary progress.
Requires the state office for the aging to maintain a public facing state master plan on aging dashboard on the public website of the office, which includes real-time information and updates on each proposal in such master plan including legislative and budgetary progress.
Creates the non-partisan legislative budget office; directs such office shall provide information to legislative committees of the senate and assembly with respect to the state budget, appropriation bills and other bills providing budget authority or tax expenditures; requires such office to report to the temporary president of the senate, the senate minority leader, the speaker of the assembly and the assembly minority leader.
Relates to the line of succession for the governor and lieutenant-governor in cases where they are impeached or unable to perform the duties of the office.
Relates to the line of succession for the governor and lieutenant-governor in cases where they are impeached or unable to perform the duties of the office.