Reduces the salary of New York state legislators and sets the end date of the regular legislative session to March 31 annually.

This bill amends the legislative law to reduce the salary of members of the New York state legislature, effective January 1, 2026. The new salary is set at $48,000 per annum, paid in 26 bi-weekly installments. If the state budget is not passed before the fiscal year begins, salary installments will be withheld until the budget is passed, with the withheld amount then paid promptly. Additionally, the bill mandates that the regular legislative session must conclude by March 31 each year.

Reduces the salary of New York state legislators and sets the end date of the regular legislative session to March 31 annually.

This bill amends the legislative law to reduce the salary of members of the New York state legislature, effective January 1, 2026. The new salary is set at $48,000 per annum, paid in 26 bi-weekly installments. If the state budget is not passed before the fiscal year begins, salary installments will be withheld until the budget is passed, with the withheld amount then paid promptly. Additionally, the bill mandates that the regular legislative session must conclude by March 31 each year.