New York Court of Appeals
Michael Cohen, as Members of the New York State Legislature, Respondents v. State of New York, Appellant
October 14, 199994 N.Y.2d 1
Summary
The Court of Appeals reversed the Supreme Court and held that Chapter 635 of the Laws of 1998 is constitutional, finding it does not violate Article III, §6 of the New York Constitution, the separation of powers doctrine, or any other constitutional protections asserted. The dissent argued the statute impermissibly ties legislators' salary receipt to budget passage and therefore violates Article III, §6.