Assembly passes sixth budget extender to keep state operations funded

Apr 22, 2026

The New York State Assembly approved an emergency appropriations bill to fund state operations through April 27 — described by the sponsor as the sixth budget extender — after floor debate about delayed budget negotiations and outstanding policy disputes. Vote: Ayes 134, Nays 0.

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The New York State Assembly on Wednesday passed an emergency appropriations bill to keep state government operating through April 27, adopting what the sponsor described as the chamber’s sixth budget extender.

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