Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through May 9, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gary Pretlow

Provides short-term emergency funding from April 1 to May 9, 2025 to support state programs during a funding gap.

REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

Basic Information

Bill: A 8282

Title: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through May 9, 2025

Status: Referred to Ways and Means

Introduced: May 8, 2025

Sponsor (primary): J. Gary Pretlow

Related/Companion Bill: S 7797 (companion)

Legislative actions in the record show two identical entries for “REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS” on May 8, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

The bill aims to authorize emergency funding to cover expenditures during a short, defined window from April 1, 2025, through May 9, 2025. The intended goal is to ensure continued operation of state programs or services during this emergency period and to bridge funding needs pending a longer-term budget process.

Key Provisions (as disclosed in the available information)

Emergency Appropriation Window: Provides funding specifically for the period from April 1, 2025, to May 9, 2025.

Nature ofFunding: The bill would authorize short-term (emergency) appropriations. Specific dollar amounts, target programs, or line-item allocations are not provided in the summary available here.

Authority and Oversight: Given the referral to the Ways and Means committee, the bill would likely undergo fiscal review and consideration within the budgeting/appropriations process before any final enactment.

Temporary Measure: The legislative language would designate this as a temporary, emergency appropriation rather than a long-term budget authorization.

Who Is Affected

State Agencies and Programs: Potentially all agencies or programs needing funds during the emergency window; the exact recipients depend on the bill’s text.

State Fiscal Officers/Comptroller’s Office: Responsible for administering the emergency funds and ensuring timely disbursement.

Taxpayers/Public: Indirectly affected through short-term government spending and its impact on the state’s fiscal position.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduction Date: May 8, 2025

Committee Action: Referred to the Ways and Means committee (fiscal/appropriations committee)

Current Stage: Pre-passage stage; awaiting committee review, potential amendments, and consideration on the floor.

Companion Legislation: S 7797 exists as a Senate companion, indicating cross-chamber consideration and alignment between the Assembly and Senate.

Potential Impact and Considerations

Provides a mechanism to address immediate funding needs during a fiscal emergency or funding gap.

The short duration limits long-term fiscal commitments; however, the overall impact depends on the specific dollar amounts and programs funded, which are not specified in the information provided.

Passage would require detailed appropriation language in the bill text and may be accompanied by fiscal notes outlining source of funds and potential effects on the current budget.

If you’d like, I can incorporate the actual bill text or fiscal notes once available, and break down the specific allocations, programs funded, and expected fiscal impact.

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