Albany Update Volume 5 - January 28, 2005 BUDGET UPDATE: On January 25th the Senate Finance and the Assembly Ways & Means committees held hearings on the Governor's proposed budget regarding Transportation. There were heated discussions concerning the MTA's request for $27 billion for capital improvements. Governor Pataki has proposed a $19.2 billion capital plan. A key to transportation funding this year is Federal TEA-21 which expires on May 31, 2005. New York receives 50% of its transportation funding from the Feds. TEA-21 renewal is the key issue in transportation. BUDGET—PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE January 31: Health, Medicaid & Budget February 1: Housing February 2: Public Protection February 7: Human Protection February 8: Higher Education & Academic Research February 9: Environmental Conservation February 14: Elementary & Secondary Education February 15: Workforce Issues February 16: Economic Development & Taxes LOBBY DAYS For those of you planning lobby days, please let a lobbyist know as soon as possible when you are considering coming to Albany. The sooner you let us know, the better our chances are of scheduling you appointments with key decision makers concerning your issue(s). A four week lead time will help us, help you, make your lobby day a success. Upcoming Fundraisers Monday, January 31st Assem Daniel Burling [R] - Deputy Republican Whip - Albany, $250 Assem James Conte [R] - Ranking Member, Education - Albany, $250 Assem Richard Brodsky [D] - Chair, Corporations - Albany, $350 Monday, February 7th Senator Byron Brown [D] - Albany, $300 Senator Hugh Farley [R] - Majority Whip - Albany, $300 Senator Serphin Maltese - Cities - Albany, $350 Senator Carl Marcellino [R] - Chair, Environmental Conservation - Albany, $350 Senator George Maziarz [R] - Chair, Labor - Albany, $350 Senator George Onorato [D] - Vice Chair, Minority - Albany, $250 Senator Mary Lou Rath [R] - Tourism - Albany, $300 Senator Valesky [D] - Albany, $250 Republican Assembly Campaign Committee - Albany, $500 If you have any questions about fundraisers, please call Sandy in the Albany office, 518 462-4620. Back to newsletter list

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