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J 1261

Commending Salvatore J. Costanzo 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 Michelle Hinchey

New York Senate resolution commends Salvatore J. Costanzo posthumously for the Liberty Medal, the Senate's top honor, with no fiscal impact.

REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · J 1261

Summary of Bill J 1261: Commending Salvatore J. Costanzo

Overview

Bill J 1261 is a New York State Senate resolution that commends Salvatore J. Costanzo posthumously on the occasion of his designation as a recipient of the Liberty Medal, which is described as the highest honor bestowed by the New York State Senate. The resolution is currently classified as “REFERRED TO FINANCE.”

Purpose and intent

  • To formally recognize and honor Salvatore J. Costanzo after his designation as a Liberty Medal recipient.
  • To acknowledge Costanzo’s contributions or significance as deemed appropriate by the Senate in light of the Liberty Medal honor.
  • To add a commemorative entry to the official Senate record recognizing Costanzo and his achievement.

Key provisions (what the bill would do)

  • The resolution would issue a formal commendation for Salvatore J. Costanzo posthumously.
  • It would recognize his designation as a Liberty Medal recipient, the Senate’s highest honor.
  • The text would be entered into the official record and likely shared with Costanzo’s family and relevant parties (typical elements of such resolutions), though specific language is not provided here.
  • As a resolution, it would not enact new laws or directives, and it is unlikely to impose ongoing fiscal obligations.

Who/what is affected

  • Salvatore J. Costanzo (posthumous honoree).
  • Salvatore J. Costanzo’s family and supporters, and the broader public record of the New York State Senate.
  • The New York State Senate, through its official recognition and ceremonial record.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: August 11, 2025.
  • Legislative action: Referred to the Senate Finance Committee on August 11, 2025 (listed twice in the actions, indicating formal referral).
  • Sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (primary).
  • Current status: Referred to Finance; no further actions listed publicly at this time.
  • Next steps (typical): If approved by the Finance Committee, the resolution would move to the Senate floor for a vote and adoption as part of the Senate’s official records.

Fiscal and administrative implications

  • As a ceremonial resolution, it is unlikely to create substantive fiscal obligations.
  • The Finance Committee referral suggests potential minor administrative considerations, but no explicit budgetary impact is indicated in the information available.

Contextual notes

  • The Liberty Medal is identified as the highest honor bestowed by the New York State Senate.
  • The bill is classified as a resolution, meaning its primary function is ceremonial recognition rather than legislative or regulatory change.

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

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