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K 277

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 1, 2025, as Census Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Landon Dais

Memorializes the governor to proclaim April 1, 2025 as Census Day in NY, urging participation in the 2025 census; ceremonial, no new laws, duties, or costs.

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Bill Summary · K 277

Summary of Bill K 277: Memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim April 1, 2025 as Census Day in the State of New York

Overview

Bill K 277 is a state Senate/Assembly resolution (classified as a memorializing measure) that seeks to have the Governor of New York proclaim April 1, 2025 as Census Day in New York. The measure was introduced on March 28, 2025 by primary sponsor Landon C. Dais and has been adopted as of April 1, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • The main purpose is ceremonial: to formally memorialize the Governor to issue an official proclamation designating April 1, 2025 as Census Day within New York.
  • It aligns New York State with the U.S. Census Bureau’s designated Census Day, reinforcing the importance of participating in the decennial census.

Key Provisions

  • The bill instructs the Governor to proclaim April 1, 2025 as Census Day in the State of New York.
  • It recognizes the significance of the decennial census for determining representation, funding, and planning at federal, state, and local levels.
  • As a resolution, it does not create new laws, impose new duties, or authorize new spending requirements on state or local governments.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary beneficiaries are New York residents, who may be encouraged to participate in the 2025 Census.
  • State government entities (including the Governor’s Office) and local governments are acknowledged in the sense of awareness and public outreach, but there are no statutory mandates or budget implications.
  • The measure serves as a symbolic endorsement of census participation and public awareness campaigns.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 28, 2025
  • Referred to Calendar: March 28, 2025 (listed twice in the record)
  • Adopted: April 1, 2025 (listed twice in the record)
  • Sponsor: Landon C. Dais (primary)

Notes

  • This is a ceremonial resolution, not a binding statute. It signals legislative support for recognizing Census Day and encouraging public participation in the census, with no explicit fiscal costs or new regulatory requirements attached.

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

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