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S 7070

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through April 3, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Krueger

Provides temporary emergency funding to cover state operations April 1–3, 2025, ensuring uninterrupted public services during a brief funding gap.

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Bill Summary · S 7070

Summary of Senate Bill S 7070 (Emergency Appropriation for April 1–April 3, 2025)

Quick facts

  • Bill number & title: S 7070 — Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through April 3, 2025
  • Sponsor: Liz Krueger (primary)
  • Status: Signed into law as Chapter 113 (Chap. 113) on April 1, 2025
  • Introduced: March 31, 2025
  • Companion bill: A 7515 (companion)
  • Legislative path: Emergency appropriation bill advanced with a necessity message, passed both houses, delivered to Governor, signed into law
  • Effective date: Upon signing (Chap. 113), covering the period April 1–April 3, 2025
  • Purpose at a glance: Provide temporary funding to support state operations for a three-day window

Purpose and intent

  • The bill provides a short-term, emergency appropriation intended to cover essential government expenditures for a brief period (April 1–April 3, 2025). The emergency nature and rapid passage are indicated by the inclusion of a “Message of Necessity” and a “3 Day Message,” allowing funds to be disbursed promptly to avoid disruption of government services during a transitional funding period.

Key provisions and changes

  • Temporary funding authorization: Appropriates funds to cover state operations for the specified four-day window (April 1–April 3, 2025). The text provided does not include the specific dollar amounts or breakdown by agency.
  • Emergency mechanism: Uses an emergency appropriation process (necessity declaration and 3-day passage) to expedite funding outside the ordinary full appropriations cycle.
  • Substitution and passage path: Substituted for Assembly bill A 7515, illustrating coordination between the Senate and Assembly to align on the emergency funding package.
  • Legislative safeguards: The actions indicate standard procedures for emergency appropriations, including messages of necessity and rapid passage, while still undergoing typical committee review paths (e.g., referred to Ways and Means in the Assembly/Senate as part of the process).

Who/what would be affected

  • State government operations: Agencies and programs funded by the emergency appropriation would receive funds to maintain essential services during the emergency period.
  • State agencies and departments: Potentially affected recipients include all agencies funded by the state budget, depending on the specific line-item allocations in the appropriations text (not provided in the summary).
  • General public: Ensures continuity of public services during the brief funding gap, reducing risk of service disruption.

Procedural and timeline highlights

  • March 31, 2025: Referred to Rules (sponsor and initial filing timeline).
  • April 1, 2025: Passed Senate (with multiple steps shown, including third-reading motions and messages of necessity); delivered to Assembly; referred to Ways and Means; substituted for A 7515; passed Assembly; returned to Senate; delivered to Governor.
  • April 1, 2025: Governor signs into law as Chap. 113.
  • Companion action: A 7515 ( Assembly) as the companion measure; both houses advanced and synchronized on this emergency funding.

Fiscal impact (note)

  • The summary here does not specify the dollar amounts. The bill constitutes a short-term funding authorization designed to bridge a temporary gap in appropriations. The exact fiscal impact (total dollar amounts, agency allocations, and any offsets or deficits) would be set forth in the enacted text of Chapter 113.

Context and takeaway

  • S 7070 is a narrowly focused, temporary measure to ensure uninterrupted government operations during a short post-legislative gap. It reflects expedited legislative procedures typical of emergency appropriations and culminated in swift enactment as Chapter 113. The companion Assembly bill A 7515 mirrors the same emergency funding purpose.

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

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