New York R2356: Establishes a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for the 2026-27 state fiscal year for grants or reimbursement of certain expenses by local governments

What the bill says

From the introduced text, June 5, 2026:

Senate Resolution No. 2356 BY: Senator STEWART-COUSINS ESTABLISHING a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for the 2026-27 state fiscal year for services and expenses, grants or reimbursement of expenses incurred by local government agencies and/or community-based service providers, not-for-profit service providers or their employees providing community public health programs and services. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, funds from this appropriation may be sub-allocated or transferred to any state department, agency, or authority to effectuate the intent of this appropriation with the approval of the temporary president of the senate and the director of the budget. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, funds from this appropriation shall be allocated only pursuant to a plan (i) approved by the temporary president of the senate and the director of the budget which sets forth either an itemized list of grantees with the amount to be received by each, or the methodology for allocating such appropriation, and (ii) which is thereafter included in a senate resolution calling for the expenditure of such funds, which resolution must be approved by a majority vote of all members elected to the senate upon a roll call vote. RESOLVED, That pursuant to and as required by money appropriated pursuant to a chapter of the laws of …

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Sponsors

• Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D, 35) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 4, 2026: ADOPTED

Votes

• Senate Floor Vote (June 4, 2026): 51 yea, 9 nay, passed
• FLOOR Vote (June 4, 2026): 51 yea, 9 nay, passed

Common questions

What is R2356?

R2356 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Establishes a plan setting forth an itemized list of grantees for a certain appropriation for the 2026-27 state fiscal year for grants or reimbursement of certain expenses by local governments.

What is the status of R2356?

Passed both chambers as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (June 4, 2026).

Who sponsored R2356?

Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D, 35).

Where is the official record for R2356?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/R2356