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K 293

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 9, 2025, as Yellow Ribbon Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Paula Kay

Urges Gov. Hochul to proclaim April 9, 2025 as Yellow Ribbon Day in New York, a ceremonial recognition honoring service members and their families.

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Bill Summary · K 293

Summary of Bill K 293: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 9, 2025, as Yellow Ribbon Day in the State of New York

Overview

  • Bill number: K 293
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 9, 2025, as Yellow Ribbon Day in the State of New York
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: April 1, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution (memorializing)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill seeks to formally recognize and honor military service members, veterans, and their families by memorializing the Governor to issue a proclamation declaring April 9, 2025, as Yellow Ribbon Day in New York.
  • As a memorializing resolution, its primary aim is ceremonial recognition and a public statement of support rather than creating new law or programmatic authority.

Key provisions

  • The resolution requests and urges the Governor to proclaim April 9, 2025 as Yellow Ribbon Day in New York.
  • It does not authorize new programs, allocate funds, or impose regulatory requirements.
  • The proclamation, if issued, would typically be a public statement or ceremonial recognition by the executive branch.

Who is affected

  • Active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their families may benefit from increased public recognition and awareness associated with Yellow Ribbon Day.
  • State agencies, schools, veterans organizations, and community groups may reference or participate in events or observances tied to Yellow Ribbon Day if/when the proclamation is issued.
  • The broader public may be encouraged to reflect on and support service members’ sacrifices and resources available to veterans.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Introduced: April 1, 2025
  • Referral: Referred to Calendar (April 1, 2025)
  • Adoption: Adopted on April 2, 2025 (with two entries indicating adoption in the legislative actions)
  • The bill has a companion bill: J 547 (listed as a companion in the record)

Sponsor and related information

  • Primary sponsor: Paula Kay
  • Related/complementary measure: Companion bill J 547 (listed twice, indicating cross-reference or parallel action)

Fiscal and policy implications

  • As a memorializing resolution, the bill is generally non-fiscal and non-binding in terms of statutory policy.
  • The practical impact lies in signaling legislative support and potentially encouraging the Governor to issue the proclamation and prompt related community observances.

This summary provides the essential details: the bill’s purpose to obtain a gubernatorial proclamation for Yellow Ribbon Day, its non-binding ceremonial nature, the affected groups, and the procedural timeline leading to adoption.

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

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