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The bill, which has passed in the State Assembly and is currently being debated in the State Senate, calls for a new ethics panel, financial disclosure and some campaign finance reform.

Paterson had called for a stricter set of reforms in his State of the State speech, including term limits for lawmakers.

A spokesman for Paterson says the governor thinks the bill is weak and has no plans to sign it.

The action comes more than a month after long-time Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno was found guilty of felony corruption charges.

Paterson's agenda was also stalled on Tuesday, when state lawmakers failed to pass legislation that would have the raised the state's chances for a piece of $700 million in federal education funds.

"That shows lack of leadership. And if that type of lack of leadership continues this budget will go right into July. I can't see the leadership there to balance it correctly and to get our finances in control," said Senator Marty Golden.

How the budget process moves forward from this is a concern of many in the State Capitol.

The governor has been on the warpath, repeatedly criticizing the legislature.

"What the governor should be looking toward is not running against the legislature and some desperate hope of trying to get traction in this election year, but rather partner with the legislature," said Senator Carl Kruger.

The governor's $134 billion plan includes $5.5 billion worth of cuts and at least $1 billion of tax and fee increases. And while some say it doesn't go far enough, there's already push back from special interest groups decrying the governor's proposed cuts.

"It's largely an election year budget that is designed to do what needs to be done to get through this year," said EJ McMahon of the Empire Center of New York State Policy.

Lawmakers insist though they are prepared to make the tough decisions during budget negotiations.

"The question is whether there's the fortitude to be able to develop a budget. At the same time working with the assembly I think we're going to come up with a comprehensive plan that will pull us out of this morass," Kruger said.

And while many are not pleased with Paterson's tone over the past few months, several lawmakers say there's still time to turn things around.

"Fractures do heal in times of political realities. People have been known to come together and do what's best for the people they represent," said Assemblyman Keith Wright.