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J 241

Commemorating August 26, 2025, as National Dog Day

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dean Murray

Designates August 26, 2025, as National Dog Day to recognize dogs and promote welfare and responsible ownership (nonbinding ceremonial resolution).

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Bill Summary · J 241

Summary of Bill J 241: Commemorating August 26, 2025, as National Dog Day

Overview

Bill J 241 is a ceremonial legislative resolution that designates August 26, 2025, as National Dog Day. The bill is nonbinding in nature and primarily serves to recognize and honor dogs and their contributions to communities.

Purpose and Intent

  • Aims to formally commemorate National Dog Day on August 26, 2025.
  • Expresses support for recognizing the role of dogs in society and promoting awareness of dog welfare, responsible ownership, and the positive impact dogs have on families and communities.

Key Provisions

  • Designation: Officially designates August 26, 2025, as National Dog Day within the jurisdiction of the state or legislative body.
  • Observance: Encourages observance of the day and related activities that highlight dog welfare, adoption, and responsible ownership.
  • Nonbinding Nature: As a resolution, it does not create new law, authorize new programs, or authorize funding. It serves as a ceremonial expression of the legislature’s sentiment.

Affected Parties

  • Dogs and dog owners, animal welfare advocates, and organizations promoting adoption, spaying/neutering, vaccination, and responsible pet ownership.
  • The broader public, through awareness and potential participation in observances or campaigns tied to National Dog Day.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: January 16, 2025
  • Legislative route: Referred to Finance (as part of its initial consideration)
  • Status updates on January 22, 2025 indicate progression events:
    • Reported to calendar for consideration
    • Adopted (in the chamber on that date)
  • Sponsor: Dean Murray (primary)

Fiscal and Administrative Impact

  • No direct fiscal provisions are indicated, consistent with typical ceremonial resolutions. Adoption generally does not authorize expenditures or create new programs.

Summary

J 241 is a concise, ceremonial resolution that recognizes and promotes national awareness of National Dog Day on August 26, 2025. It reflects the legislature’s expressed support for canine welfare and responsible pet ownership, while not effecting policy changes or allocating funds. The bill moved from introduction to adoption in January 2025, with the primary sponsorship by Dean Murray.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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