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A 4771

Relates to withholding the governor and lieutenant governor's salaries until the legislative passage of the budget occurs

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lester Chang

A 4771 - Withholding Governor and Lieutenant Governor Salaries Until Budget Passage OverviewBill Number: A 4771 Title: Relates to withholding the governor and lieutenant governor'

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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Bill Summary · A 4771

A 4771 - Withholding Governor and Lieutenant Governor Salaries Until Budget Passage

Overview

Bill Number: A 4771
Title: Relates to withholding the governor and lieutenant governor's salaries until the legislative passage of the budget occurs
Status: REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
Introduced: September 19, 2024

Purpose and Intent

This bill aims to incentivize the timely passage of the state budget by withholding the salaries of the governor and lieutenant governor until the budget is approved by the legislature. The rationale is to create a financial pressure point that encourages the executive branch to work cooperatively with the legislative branch to resolve budget negotiations and finalize the budget on schedule.

Key Provisions

  • Prohibits the state comptroller from disbursing any salary or compensation payments to the governor or lieutenant governor until the state budget is passed by the legislature and signed into law
  • Specifies that the salary and compensation withholding would continue for each day after the start of the fiscal year that the budget remains unfinalized
  • Requires the comptroller to retroactively pay any withheld salaries once the budget is enacted

Affected Parties and Impacts

The primary parties affected by this bill would be the governor and lieutenant governor, whose personal incomes would be impacted by the salary withholding. This could create financial hardship and incentivize them to prioritize timely budget negotiations.

Additionally, the bill could have broader impacts on the state's budget process and government operations if it leads to more efficient and timely budget approvals. Taxpayers may benefit from avoiding budget delays and potential service disruptions.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill has been referred to the Governmental Operations committee for consideration. If approved by the committee, it would then proceed to a full vote in the state legislature. If passed by the legislature and signed into law by the governor, the salary withholding provisions would take effect starting with the next fiscal year budget cycle.

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

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