Governor Cuomo was back at it Monday, advocating for the legalization of gestational surrogacy for people who want to pay someone to have a baby. Paid Surrogacy is currently illegal in New York State, and the Governor would like the legislature to change the law before they leave Albany next week for the remainder of the year.

The Governor also reacted to Friday's court ruling, striking down a ban on outside income for lawmakers, and potentially blocking subsequent pay increases in each of the next two years. Attorneys have complained that the ruling from an Albany judge was a bit murky with its intent.

"I think it was a confused ruling. And I don't really see a lot of rationale in the ruling. I think it's going to be appealed. I think it should be appealed," Cuomo said.

In a memo obtained by NY1 News, the Counsel for the State Assembly writes of the ruling: "The Court has struck down the 2020 and 2021 Legislative raises because those recommendations took into consideration such factors, which were beyond the committee’s delegation of authority."

The Assembly had no official comment; although the memo went on to say they are seeking clarification from the Attorney General's office on how to interpret the ruling.

Cuomo says the legislature could pass legislation guaranteeing the raise, but first, he says they should renew the rent laws without delay. Those laws are set to expire on Saturday.

We asked if he will send them a straight extender, which would renew the rent laws in their current form.

"I will put in front of them, nothing. I will sign whatever they pass. But your question is well taken. They can either pass an aggressive tenant protection law, like the Assembly. Or, if they can't do anything, they could at least pass an extension of the current law," Cuomo said.

The goal of legislators this year was not just to extend the rent laws, but strengthen them in favor of tenants. It's unclear if a package of nine bills before the legislature has the support to pass both houses. Lawmakers are back in session Tuesday, and will be in Albany at least until Friday.