The New York state Legislature on Wednesday passed a sixth state budget extender — now three weeks past the budget’s deadline — which was prompty signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
The extender runs through Monday, April 27 and funds essential expenses. The budget was due April 1.
Major differences between Hochul and the Democrat-led Legislature over the her proposal to reform the state’s car insurance laws in an effort to lower rates and dial back the 2019 climate law remain key sticking points, as well as differences over raising taxes on the wealthy, school aid, Tier 6 pension reform and Hochul’s measure to create a 25-foot protest buffer around places of worship.
Last Thursday, Hochul also revamped her proposal for an immigrant protection package, expanding limitations on how state and local law enforcement can interact with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement — but raising concerns among progressives over exceptions when there is probable cause around certain crimes.
There have been frustrations among some lawmakers about the slow process.