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J 678

Congratulating James Charest upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michelle Hinchey

Ceremonial resolution honors James Charest on his 100th birthday; adopted by the legislature, with best wishes, no new laws or fiscal impact.

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Bill Summary · J 678

Summary of Joint/House Resolution J 678

Overview

  • Bill Type: Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Bill Number: J 678
  • Title: Congratulating James Charest upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: April 2, 2025
  • Sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (primary)

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution formally recognizes and congratulates James Charest on the milestone of his 100th birthday. It serves as a ceremonial expression of appreciation and best wishes from the legislature. As a resolution, it does not create new law or impose new duties; its purpose is commemorative and celebratory, to publicly acknowledge a significant personal milestone.

Key Provisions

  • The bill would typically include:
    • A formal statement congratulating James Charest on turning 100.
    • Expressions of best wishes from the legislature.
    • A note that a copy of the resolution may be transmitted to Mr. Charest or his family (common language in ceremonial resolutions), although the exact text is not provided in the available materials.
  • Fiscal impact: Ceremonial resolutions generally incur no direct fiscal obligations; administrative costs (printing, distribution) are typically nominal and not a substantive fiscal burden.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • April 2, 2025: Introduced and referred to the Finance Committee (duplicate entries noted in the record).
  • April 8, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration (appears in multiple entries).
  • April 8, 2025: Adopted by the legislature.
  • Final status: Adopted (celebratory resolution enacted by the body).

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: Senator/Representative Michelle Hinchey

Potential Impact

  • Public recognition of James Charest’s milestone 100th birthday.
  • Inclusion in official legislative records or proceedings as a formally acknowledged milestone.
  • No direct policy or regulatory changes; no new program or funding authorizations are implied by the resolution.

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

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