What's on deck as lawmakers return to Albany? One month of session remains

Plus: Numbers of New York looks at how mental health crises are addressed

Good afternoon — it’s Friday, and World Press Freedom Day.

FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024

TODAY’S CAPCON:

• There’s one month left of session. What’s on deck for Hochul and lawmakers?

• What bills could be seriously considered before session ends in June?

• Numbers of New York looks at mental health and substance use crises

🔨 Is Monday a Session Day? Yes.

☁️ Tonight’s Weather: Albany: Mostly cloudy, low 50s. New York City: Also mostly cloudy, low 50s. (National Weather Service)

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(Lori Van Buren/Times Union)

🏛️ There’s one month of this year’s legislative session left. What’s on deck?

🙋 Lawmakers are scheduled to return to Albany on Monday to kick off the remainder of this year’s legislative session.

Democrats who control both chambers of the state Legislature will begin a race against time Monday, when they return to the state Capitol after a two-week break.

After the state budget is approved, there’s one question that usually lingers among lawmakers: What can realistically be done before the end of session?

• This year, that question is louder than usual because so many things were stuffed into the recently passed $237 billion state spending plan.

I asked Gov. Kathy HOCHUL a few days ago what she wanted to accomplish in the remaining days of session before this year’s campaign season ramps up.