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NY A09196
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
David DiPietro
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AI Summary
- Eliminates all salaries, compensation, and benefits for state legislators, reclassifying the position as part-time volunteer service where members are not considered state employees
- Limits legislator compensation to actual travel expense reimbursements (once weekly during session) and per diem allowances capped at 30 days per calendar year, with amounts determined by the State Comptroller
- Restricts regular legislative sessions to Saturdays and Sundays during January and February only, explicitly allowing members to maintain outside occupations
- Requires the Governor to submit the executive budget by the second Saturday after the legislature convenes and limits the amendment period from 30 days to 10 days
- Mandates passage of appropriation bills by both houses on or before the last Sunday of February each year
Legislative Description
Establishes the position of member of the legislature as a part-time, volunteer position in the service of the state; provides that state legislators shall receive no salary, or any other compensation or benefit from the state; authorizes the payment of travel expenses and per diem for days the legislature is in session, provides that per diem is limited to 30 days per annum; provides that the legislature shall convene in regular session only on Saturdays and Sundays in January and February; accelerates the state budget process so that the state budget is enacted on or before the last Sunday of February each year.
Last Action
opinion referred to judiciary
1/30/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/30/2026
Governmental Operations1/7/2026
Judiciary12/3/2025
Governmental Operations11/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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