Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Senate debate on budget extenders, 'messages of necessity' spotlights demand for 3‑day aging and more transparency
Summary
Members debated the timing of budget bills and the repeated use of messages of necessity, with several senators urging adherence to the New York State Constitution's three‑day aging requirement and greater public review before votes.
Albany, May 5, 2025 — New York State senators debated how the Legislature handles late budget bills and the routine use of "messages of necessity," with multiple lawmakers urging that bills be allowed the constitutional three‑day "aging" period so members and the public can review them.
The discussion began during floor questions when Senator O'Mara asked whether budget bills would be available to the public and when the Legislative Retrieval System (LRS) would show updates. "When will those become publicly available?" O'Mara asked. Senator Krueger replied, "I think we're going to see budget bills very soon," but also acknowledged uncertainty and the pressure on staff.
Why it matters: Several senators tied the procedural issue to the state constitution, arguing…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
