Leader Ra Announces Assembly Minority Joint Budget Conference Committee Appointments
Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) announced the Assembly Minority Conference Joint Budget Conference Committee appointments for fiscal year 2026-2027.
“As the April 1 budget deadline nears, the formation of Joint Budget Conference Committees marks the start of serious negotiations. The fiscal priorities and wish lists have been presented by both the Assembly and Senate Majorities. Their budget plans signaled more of the same troubling tax-and-spend habits that have made our state’s economic climate so difficult. This path is unsustainable. Our Conference recognizes the significant financial pressures on New York families, and we believe this year’s budget must prioritize fiscal discipline over higher taxes and additional mandates,” said Leader Ra.
Below is a list of Joint Budget Conference Committee appointments:
| General Conference | Honorable Edward Ra Alternate: Honorable Philip Palmesano |
| Education | Honorable Douglas Smith Alternate: Honorable Patrick Chludzinski |
| Health | Honorable Joshua Jensen Alternate: Honorable Jacob Blumencranz |
| Higher Education | Honorable Robert Smullen Alternate: Honorable Samuel Pirozzolo |
| Human Services | Honorable Michael Novakhov Alternate: Honorable Andrew Molitor |
| General Government/Local Assistance | Honorable Brian Manktelow Alternate: Honorable Ari Brown |
| Mental Hygiene | Honorable Jodi Giglio Alternate: Honorable Joseph Sempolinski |
| Public Protection/Criminal Justice/Judiciary | Honorable Michael Reilly Alternate: Honorable Andrea Bailey |
| Economic Development | Honorable Matthew Slater Alternate: Honorable Scott Bendett |
| Transportation | Honorable Brian Miller Alternate: Honorable Michael Durso |
| Ag/Environmental/Housing | Honorable Christopher Tague Alternate: Honorable John Lemondes |