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S 7673

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Krueger

Provides temporary emergency funding to keep state government running Apr 1-May 1, 2025, with expedited enactment (Message of Necessity), enacted as Chapter 124.

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Bill Summary · S 7673

Summary of Bill S 7673 – Emergency Appropriation (April 1, 2025 – May 1, 2025)

Overview

S 7673 is an emergency appropriation bill intended to provide temporary funding for state government operations during a funding gap from April 1, 2025 through May 1, 2025. The bill was introduced on April 29, 2025, passed both legislative chambers on the same day, and was signed into law as Chapter 124 on April 29, 2025. The primary sponsor is Liz Krueger.

Purpose and Intent

  • To authorize a short-term, emergency allocation of funds to cover essential government functions during the specified period.
  • The emergency designation and “message of necessity” indicate expedited consideration outside the regular budget process, with a fast-tracked path to enactment.

Key Provisions

  • Temporary Emergency Appropriation: Funds designated for the period April 1, 2025 through May 1, 2025.
  • Expedited Enactment: The bill circulated with a “message of necessity” and a 3-day accompanying message to accelerate approval under emergency procedures.
  • Scope: The appropriation applies to state government programs and agencies impacted by the temporary funding gap (exact programs and amounts would be detailed in the enacted text or its financial schedules).
  • Authority and Compliance: Enables disbursement of funds to affected agencies in accordance with applicable laws governing emergency appropriations.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • State government agencies and programs funded by the emergency appropriation.
  • Contractors, vendors, and personnel whose payments depend on the timely release of emergency funds.
  • Taxpayers and residents who rely on continued essential government services during the gap period.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: April 29, 2025.
  • Procedures: Referred to Rules and Ways and Means; substituted for companion A 8095; ordered to third reading; “Message of Necessity” and “3 Day Message” utilized to expedite.
  • Legislative action: Passed the Senate and Assembly on April 29, 2025; delivered to Governor, then signed into law.
  • Effective date: The law is enacted as Chapter 124, taking effect upon signing (April 29, 2025).

Legislative History and Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Liz Krueger.
  • Related/Companion: Assembly Bill A 8095 (companion measure).

Additional Notes

  • The summary does not include specific dollar amounts or line-item details. The enacted Chapter 124 and the official fiscal notes would provide exact funding levels and agency allocations.
  • For full text and financial schedules, consult the enacted Chapter 124 and the bill’s official legislative text.

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

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