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J 1265

Commending Andrew G. Stine posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Tedisco

New York Senate resolution to publicly commend Andrew G. Stine posthumously for the Liberty Medal, the Senate’s top honor, a symbolic recognition with minimal cost.

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Bill Summary · J 1265

Summary of Bill J 1265 (New York Senate)

Title and Purpose

  • Bill: J 1265
  • Type: Resolution
  • Title: Commending Andrew G. Stine posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate
  • Purpose: To formally commend and recognize Andrew G. Stine posthumously for being named the Liberty Medal recipient, highlighting the Senate’s highest honor and the honoree’s contributions.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution would create a ceremonial commendation of Andrew G. Stine after his designation as Liberty Medal recipient.
  • It expresses the Senate’s recognition of his achievements and contributions that led to the award.
  • As a resolution, its core effect is symbolic acknowledgment by the Legislature rather than creating or altering substantive law or regulatory requirements.
  • The text would typically include language of congratulations and a brief statement about the significance of the Liberty Medal.

Who is Affected

  • Primary honoree: Andrew G. Stine (posthumous recognition)
  • Family and supporters: Recipients of the formal commendation and public acknowledgment
  • New York State Senate: Acts to recognize an individual and publicly convey the honor
  • General public: May become aware of the designation and the honoree’s contributions through the resolution

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: September 8, 2025
  • Status: Referred to the Finance Committee
  • Legislative Actions: On September 8, 2025, the bill was referred to Finance (listed twice in the record, which may reflect duplicate entries in the legislative log)
  • As a resolution, the bill would require consideration by the Finance Committee and, if advanced, potential floor approval by the Senate before any final disposition (the record does not indicate a final vote or passage date).

Fiscal Impact

  • Resolutions typically incur minimal to no fiscal impact. Any printing, production, or dissemination costs would be standard and usually covered by existing legislative budget lines. The current summary does not specify any substantive financial obligations.

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: James Tedisco

Context and Significance

  • The bill formalizes the Senate’s appreciation by recognizing Andrew G. Stine with its Liberty Medal, described as the highest honor bestowed by the New York State Senate. This action reflects the Senate’s practice of publicly honoring individuals for distinguished service or contributions to liberty and public life.

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