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A 11445

Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through May 20, 2026

2025 Regular Session

Provides emergency funds to cover state government operations from April 1 to May 20, 2026, ensuring services continue during this 50-day gap.

REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
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Bill Summary · A 11445

Overview

Bill A 11445 (New York, 2025-2026) proposes an emergency appropriation to cover government spending for a short period from April 1, 2026 through May 20, 2026. The measure has been referred to the Ways and Means committee as of May 18, 2026.

Purpose and intent

  • Provide temporary funding authority to cover necessary government expenditures during a gap or shortfall period.
  • Ensure continued operation of state and/or local government functions that would otherwise be halted due to lack of appropriated funds for the specified dates.

Key provisions and changes

  • Emergency appropriation authorization: The bill would authorize the appropriation of funds specifically designated to be available for the period of April 1, 2026 through May 20, 2026.
  • Scope of funds: The measure likely enumerates or references the general fund or designated accounts to be drawn upon for this period, though exact allocations are not detailed in the summary provided.
  • Temporality: The appropriation is explicitly time-limited to the 50-day window (April 1 to May 20, 2026), after which current law would not authorize continued spending under this emergency mechanism unless further legislation is enacted.

Who/what would be affected

  • State government agencies and programs: Agencies relying on annual or regular appropriations may access emergency funds to maintain operations during the covered period.
  • State taxpayers and beneficiaries: Indirectly affected through continued state services and programs that would otherwise be at risk of disruption.
  • Fiscal officers and budget processes: Requires administration to implement and monitor temporary funding, and to ensure compliance with the emergency nature of the appropriation.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Referred to Ways and Means (as of 2026-05-18).
  • Next steps: The Ways and Means Committee would evaluate the bill, potentially amend, and move it toward floor consideration and passage in one or both houses, followed by assent from the governor.
  • Implementation timing: If enacted, funds would become available immediately or on a specified date to bridge the period ending May 20, 2026.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Fiscal continuity: Aims to prevent disruptions in essential services during a brief funding gap.
  • Legal and budgetary constraints: Ensure emergency spending adheres to constitutional and statutory requirements governing emergency appropriations and the duration of such funding.
  • Oversight and transparency: Potential need for reporting on expenditures and justification for the emergency measure, given its short duration.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to include any available fiscal notes, agency-specific implications, or cross-reference similar prior emergency appropriation bills.

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

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