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J 1141

Commemorating the Finger Lakes' community's celebration of Lake Friendly Living in May 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rachel May

A non-binding resolution commemorating Finger Lakes' May 2025 Lake Friendly Living celebration and urging ongoing community involvement to protect lake water quality.

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Bill Summary · J 1141

Summary of Bill J 1141: Commemorating the Finger Lakes' Community Celebration of Lake Friendly Living in May 2025

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 1141
  • Title: Commemorating the Finger Lakes' community's celebration of Lake Friendly Living in May 2025
  • Classification: Resolution (non-binding)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: June 2, 2025
  • Sponsor: Rachel May (primary)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a commemorative resolution recognizing the Finger Lakes region’s community celebration focused on “Lake Friendly Living” during May 2025.
  • It aims to acknowledge and celebrate local efforts to promote water quality, sustainable practices, and community engagement around the Finger Lakes.
  • As a resolution, its primary function is symbolic recognition rather than creating new law or appropriating funds.

Key Provisions

  • Expresses appreciation for the community-led celebration and its objectives related to Lake Friendly Living.
  • Acknowledges the importance of protecting the Finger Lakes’ water resources, promoting sustainable land-use practices, and encouraging public participation in environmental stewardship.
  • Encourages continued involvement by residents, organizations, schools, local governments, and other stakeholders in initiatives that support lake health and sustainable living.
  • May serve to highlight the event and related values in the Legislature’s ongoing commitment to environmental education and regional stewardship (non-binding in effect).

Who Is Affected

  • The Finger Lakes community and its stakeholders, including residents, local organizations, environmental groups, educational institutions, and local government entities involved in or supportive of lake-friendly initiatives.
  • The broader public may be encouraged to engage in related environmental and water-quality activities.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: June 2, 2025
  • Initial Action: Referred to Finance (June 2, 2025)
  • Subsequent Actions (June 10, 2025): Reported to calendar for consideration and adopted on the same date, indicating successful passage of the resolution through the legislative process.

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Rachel May

Potential Impact

  • Provides formal, symbolic recognition of community efforts around Lake Friendly Living in the Finger Lakes.
  • May bolster public awareness and pride in local environmental initiatives.
  • Could positively influence ongoing or future community projects related to water quality, sustainability, and lake stewardship without altering statutory law or directing new spending.

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

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