NYS Senate passes budget extender to prevent government shutdown
ALBANY – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced yesterday, April 3, an extended period of deliberation regarding the 2017 budget in the wake of both houses’ inability to come to a consensus by Saturday, April 1’s deadline, the first day of the 2017-18 fiscal year.
According to Cuomo, the extender of the current one-year budget serves to keep the government fully functioning through May 31.
One particular issue at hand responsible for bringing budget talks to a stalemate – according to separate releases from Cuomo, Senator Fred Akshar, and Assemblyman Clifford Crouch – is the Raise the Age policy, which would amend New York State’s current policy to treat 16- and 17-year-olds as adults for purposes of criminal responsibility. NYS is currently one of two states in the nation who currently try 16- and 17-year-old offenders as adults.
“The single, divisive issue that has stalled the budget process is Raising the Age of criminal responsibility,” said NYS Senator Fred Akshar of the 52nd District, comprising all of Broome and Tioga counties, and portions of Chenango and Delaware counties.
“I agree that 16- and 17-year-olds should not be housed with adults in correctional facilities. I agree that 16- and 17-year-olds should receive necessary services to help ensure they become successful, responsible and law abiding members of our communities. And I agree that changes to our current system regarding the appropriate court setting for 16- and 17-year-olds should be addressed,” said Akshar. “Shame on the New York City Democrats who are willing to compromise public safety by not holding violent 16- and 17-year-olds accountable for rape and murder. These are violent individuals who prey upon our communities and didn’t simply “make a mistake.”
Akshar continued, “Some think shutting down government is the answer – I wholeheartedly disagree. That’s why I voted yes on today’s two-month budget extender.”
Assemblyman Clifford Crouch, representing the 122nd Assembly District including Broome, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties, opted to oppose the budget extender, saying, “This year’s budget will be the first late budget since 2010, forcing legislators in the Assembly to vote on an extender crafted by the governor with no ability to change it. I will be forced to vote no on this legislative package due to the lack of school aid numbers and relief middle-class families need.”
Crouch continued, “Budget negotiations broke down because Governor Cuomo wanted to force voting on policies like Raise the Age in the budget, which should be taken up separately from the state’s fiscal plan.”
Crouch concluded his statement by pointing out a lack of transparency and openness in the budget negotiation process.
“It is upsetting to see this dysfunctional way of negotiating continue; it is disrespectful not only to us as legislators but also disrespectful to the very people we represent,” said Crouch.
Though the Assembly and Senate have until May 31 to come to terms on a full budget, lawmakers will not be paid until the budget is passed.
According to Cuomo, the extender of the current one-year budget serves to keep the government fully functioning through May 31.
One particular issue at hand responsible for bringing budget talks to a stalemate – according to separate releases from Cuomo, Senator Fred Akshar, and Assemblyman Clifford Crouch – is the Raise the Age policy, which would amend New York State’s current policy to treat 16- and 17-year-olds as adults for purposes of criminal responsibility. NYS is currently one of two states in the nation who currently try 16- and 17-year-old offenders as adults.
“The single, divisive issue that has stalled the budget process is Raising the Age of criminal responsibility,” said NYS Senator Fred Akshar of the 52nd District, comprising all of Broome and Tioga counties, and portions of Chenango and Delaware counties.
“I agree that 16- and 17-year-olds should not be housed with adults in correctional facilities. I agree that 16- and 17-year-olds should receive necessary services to help ensure they become successful, responsible and law abiding members of our communities. And I agree that changes to our current system regarding the appropriate court setting for 16- and 17-year-olds should be addressed,” said Akshar. “Shame on the New York City Democrats who are willing to compromise public safety by not holding violent 16- and 17-year-olds accountable for rape and murder. These are violent individuals who prey upon our communities and didn’t simply “make a mistake.”
Akshar continued, “Some think shutting down government is the answer – I wholeheartedly disagree. That’s why I voted yes on today’s two-month budget extender.”
Assemblyman Clifford Crouch, representing the 122nd Assembly District including Broome, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties, opted to oppose the budget extender, saying, “This year’s budget will be the first late budget since 2010, forcing legislators in the Assembly to vote on an extender crafted by the governor with no ability to change it. I will be forced to vote no on this legislative package due to the lack of school aid numbers and relief middle-class families need.”
Crouch continued, “Budget negotiations broke down because Governor Cuomo wanted to force voting on policies like Raise the Age in the budget, which should be taken up separately from the state’s fiscal plan.”
Crouch concluded his statement by pointing out a lack of transparency and openness in the budget negotiation process.
“It is upsetting to see this dysfunctional way of negotiating continue; it is disrespectful not only to us as legislators but also disrespectful to the very people we represent,” said Crouch.
Though the Assembly and Senate have until May 31 to come to terms on a full budget, lawmakers will not be paid until the budget is passed.
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