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A 7923

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through April 17, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gary Pretlow

Emergency appropriation funds state government operations from April 1-17, 2025; immediate effect upon signing as Chapter 120 to cover short-term costs.

SIGNED CHAP.120
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Bill Summary · A 7923

Summary of Assembly Bill A 7923 (Emergency Appropriation)

Overview

  • Bill: A 7923
  • Title: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through April 17, 2025
  • Status: Signed into law as Chapter 120 (CHAP.120)
  • Introduced: April 15, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: J. Gary Pretlow
  • Related Bill: S 7399 (companion bill in the Senate)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill authorizes an emergency appropriation to fund government operations for a defined short period in April 2025 (April 1–April 17). The enactment as an emergency measure indicates a need to provide immediate funding to cover costs during a gap in regular appropriations or in response to an urgent funding requirement.

Key Provisions (What the bill does)

  • Creates or authorizes an emergency appropriation to finance designated government activities for the period specified (April 1–April 17, 2025).
  • Expressly treated as an emergency measure, supported by a “Message of Necessity” and a “3 Day Message,” to expedite passage.
  • The enacted text replaces or aligns with the companion Senate bill S 7399, as indicated by the substitution from S 7399 in the legislative actions.
  • Becomes permanent statute as Chapter 120 of the laws of 2025 once signed by the Governor.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • State agencies and programs funded by the emergency appropriation: the short-term funding would cover operating expenses and other eligible costs during the April 1–17 window.
  • The broader public benefits from continued continuity of services during the emergency period.
  • Fiscal impact details (specific dollar amounts, programs funded) are not provided in the summary; the enacted bill would specify the exact appropriation amounts and recipients.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative journey:
    • April 15, 2025: Introduced and quickly advanced through standard committee and floor processes.
    • Referred to Ways and Means; subsequently reported; Rules committee actions; ordered to third reading.
    • Message of Necessity and three-day messaging used to expedite passage.
    • Passed by the Assembly on April 15, 2025; delivered to the Senate on the same day.
    • In the Senate, substituted for S 7399 (companion), and proceeded through third reading.
    • Passed the Senate on April 15, 2025; returned to the Assembly; delivered to the Governor.
    • April 15, 2025: Signed into law as CHAP.120.
  • The bill’s emergency nature and rapid passage are reflected in the procedural steps (Message of Necessity, 3-day messages, rapid approvals by both chambers).

Additional Notes

  • The bill’s companion in the Senate is S 7399.
  • Because this is an emergency, the effective authority is immediate upon signing, with the stated period of funding ending on April 17, 2025.

This summary focuses on the bill’s stated purpose, key provisions, affected entities, and the expedited legislative process surrounding its enactment. For precise dollar amounts and program-specific allocations, one should refer to the enacted text of Chapter 120 of the laws of 2025.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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