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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 24, 2025, as Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chantel Jackson

Requests the Governor to proclaim April 24, 2025 as Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day in New York to promote early career exposure.

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Bill Summary · K 364

Bill Summary — K 364: Memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim April 24, 2025 as Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day (New York)

Overview

  • Bill Number: K 364
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 24, 2025, as Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day in the State of New York
  • Type: Resolution (memorializing the Governor)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: April 25, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Chantel Jackson

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks to have the Governor issue a proclamation designating April 24, 2025, as Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day in New York State. The purpose is to recognize and promote activities that encourage children—particularly daughters and sons of working families—to learn about a variety of career paths by visiting workplaces and engaging with mentors and professionals.

Key Provisions

  • This is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution that formally memorializes the Governor to proclaim the specified date as Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day in New York.
  • It does not:
    • Create or fund new programs or spending
    • Impose regulatory requirements or mandates on employers or schools
    • Establish legal obligations or penalties
  • The resolution serves primarily as a statement of support from the Legislature and a request to the Governor to issue the proclamation.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary Beneficiaries: Students and families participating in Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day by engaging with workplaces and career experiences.
  • Broad Impact: Elevates awareness of women’s and families’ access to diverse career possibilities; signals statewide endorsement of early exposure to the world of work.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • April 25, 2025: Introduced and referred to the Calendar (listed twice in the record, possibly due to clerical entries in the legislative tracking system).
  • April 28, 2025: Adopted (listed twice in the record; the duplicate entries reflect the formal adoption event within the legislative process).
  • After adoption, the memorial resolution is typically transmitted to the Governor for issuance of the proclamation. As a ceremonial measure, it does not require enactment as law.

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: Chantel Jackson

Fiscal and Administrative Implications

  • The bill is not expected to have any direct fiscal impact. It does not authorize spending or create new programs; any cost would be limited to potential administrative activities related to the Governor’s proclamation process.

Notes

  • Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day is a national or widely observed initiative encouraging youth to explore career opportunities by visiting workplaces. This resolution aligns New York State with the aim of promoting early exposure to various professions and reinforcing gender equity in career exploration.

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

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