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J 416

Honoring Cristina Contreras upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala on March 9, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Parker

Ceremonial resolution commends Cristina Contreras for receiving special recognition at the MLK Visionary Awards Gala; signals community acknowledgment with no budget impact.

REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · J 416

Summary of Bill J 416

Overview

Bill J 416 is a resolution introduced on February 21, 2025, and currently “REFERRED TO FINANCE.” It is sponsored by Kevin S. Parker as the primary sponsor. The bill honors Cristina Contreras on the occasion of her designation for special recognition at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala, scheduled for March 9, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally recognize and commend Cristina Contreras for receiving special recognition at the MLK Visionary Awards Gala.
  • To publicly acknowledge her contributions in connection with the event and to celebrate her achievements within the community.

Key Provisions (substantive content inferred for a ceremonial resolution)

  • A ceremonial recognition of Cristina Contreras’s designation for special recognition at the MLK Visionary Awards Gala.
  • Likely components typical to ceremonial resolutions include a preamble (Whereas clauses detailing context) and a concluding clause of commendation (Be it Resolved, that the commends Cristina Contreras).
  • Directs appropriate officers to transmit copies of the resolution to the honoree and relevant parties.

Note: The exact text of the resolution is not provided in the summary, but the bill’s nature indicates it is a ceremonial commendation rather than an appropriation or statutory change.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Cristina Contreras (honored recipient).
  • Event organizers of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala.
  • The legislative body issuing the resolution.
  • The local community, which benefits from formal acknowledgment of local or regional leadership and achievement.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 21, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Finance (as of the latest action).
  • Legislative Actions Recorded: Two identical referrals to the Finance committee on February 21, 2025.
  • Next steps likely: Consideration by the Finance committee, potential further action by the full legislative body (passage, amendments, or adoption, depending on committee and floor action).

Fiscal Implications

  • No explicit appropriations or funding authorizations are indicated in the information provided.
  • As a ceremonial resolution, direct budget impacts are typically minimal or nonexistent.
  • If incidental costs arise (e.g., printing, ceremonial events), they would generally be handled within existing budgetary provisions or require separate funding if the body approves.

Additional Context

  • The bill is categorized as a resolution, not a statute or bill that creates or repeals law.
  • The primary sponsor is Kevin S. Parker; no co-sponsors are listed in the provided information.

This summary captures the bill’s purpose, structure, and likely effects based on the information given.

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

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