As state budget negotiations continue without a final agreement, state legislators passed a second short-term budget extender earlier today. The short-term extender was necessary to allow the state to meet certain payroll obligations. This extender runs through Monday, April 7. Presuming a state budget is not agreed upon by then, a third extender would likely be necessary.
Items that seem to still be under active negotiation include involuntary confinement, the banning of mask wearing during certain public protests and funding for the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA). To reiterate from our most recent state budget advocacy update, school aid does not seem to be a controversial issue this year, as the Governor and two legislative houses offered generally consistent proposals.
2025 Resolutions Process
Thank you to those of you who responded to our recent resolutions survey. Results will be included in our Resolutions Kit, which will be distributed to the full membership on April 9. The distribution of the Kit will also serve as the formal opening of our resolution submission window, which will close at 5pm on July 18, 2025.