Paul Sarlo

Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriations of $358,811,000; adds and amends various language provisions to FY2026 Appropriations Act.

Appropriates $60,743,569,000 in State funds and $30,495,124,195 in federal funds for the State budget for fiscal year 2027.

Allows online news publication to use municipal, county, or State-wide circulation requirements to meet eligibility standards; extends grace period for qualifying newspapers.

Modifies calculation of preschool education aid for certain school districts.

Establishes abandoned mine reclamation programs and funding in DOT and DEP.

Reduces minimum number of annually required thoroughbred horse racing dates under certain circumstances.

Authorizes use of campaign funds for security expenses of candidate, officeholder, staff, and certain family members.*

Extends transmittal date deadline for Fiscal Year 2027 gubernatorial budget message to Legislature from fourth Tuesday in February to March 10, 2026.

Establishes a pilot program for State flood monitoring and rainfall sensing; appropriates $2 million.

Allows certain third parties to bring suit against public works project bidders that violate certain laws.

Requires water purveyors to inspect and repair underground water distribution infrastructure; establishes certain liability of water purveyors.

Imposes temporary surcharges on certain transactions to support preparations for hosting of special events.

Clarifies that amateur sports official is independent contractor for purposes of State employment laws.

"Public Utility Rate Stabilization Act"; permits gas and electric public utilities to employ alternative ratemaking mechanisms.

Requires extraordinary special education aid to school districts for students with costs over $55,000 to be assessed and levied by county in which school district is located.

Modifies certain CAFRA permit review requirements for nuclear facilities.

Reduces parking spaces required in Statewide site improvement standards at residential developments relative to development's proximity to public transportation.

"Long-Term Budget Outlook Act"; requires State Treasurer to prepare and submit annual multi-year fiscal outlook analysis report.

Institutes State contract set-aside program for union business enterprises.

Permits transfer of service credit from PERS to Prosecutors Part of PERS under certain circumstances.