The evidence provided contains multiple examples of lawmakers attempting to exempt themselves from various laws (e.g., California, Virginia, North Carolina), but none of the search results specifically corroborate the claim that a Democratic state lawmaker pitched a bill to exempt herself and colleagues from paying utility and internet bills due to a stalled budget in a single, verifiable instance.

The evidence includes general information about Assembly Member Larinda Hooks (D) and her political activities, but none of the provided search results specifically corroborate the claim that she proposed a bill for legislators who were unpaid after the state missed the April 1 budget deadline, or that this followed the approval of an extender extending negotiations into May.

The claim is directly supported by a web search result citing a memo accompanying a bill, stating, 'New York State employs over 130,000 individuals whose compensation depends on timely budget enactment.' This is the only source confirming this specific figure and context.

The evidence provides general information about state and local salaries and per diems in New York, but none of the sources confirm that New York senators and assembly members are the highest-paid state lawmakers in the country, nor do they confirm the specific figure of $142,000.

The evidence confirms that Ed Ra is the Assembly Minority Leader and that he has discussed the state budget. However, none of the provided search results contain the specific quote or context regarding him criticizing the bill by stating that passing laws to benefit themselves is unnecessary because they are already passing a budget.

The evidence confirms that Andrew Lanza is a member of the New York State Senate representing the 24th district. The web search results mention him speaking in the chamber's lobby, but the specific timing ('early Wednesday afternoon') and publication ('The Post') are only mentioned in the original claim and not corroborated by the provided evidence.

The evidence provided consists only of general U.S. Senate contact information and does not contain any specific reports or corroboration regarding senators approving an 'eighth stopgap measure' or the details of Democrats haggling over a full deal.