NY A02335

Withholds the Governor's net salary payment starting January 1, 2026, if the state budget is not passed before the first day of the fiscal year (April 1)

Requires the withheld salary to be paid promptly to the Governor once the legislature completes passage of the budget

Defines "net payment" as gross salary minus federal, state, city, and social security taxes, as well as retirement contributions, health insurance, child support, and court-ordered payments

Defines "legislative passage of the budget" as requiring both legislative houses to act on appropriation bills and the State Comptroller to certify the bills are sufficient for ongoing state operations and local assistance