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K 602

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 1-10, 2025, as Adirondack Water Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Billy Jones

Urges Governor to proclaim August 1-10, 2025 as Adirondack Water Week in NY to spotlight water protection, stewardship, and related tourism and education.

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Bill Summary · K 602

Summary: Bill K 602 — Adirondack Water Week Memorialization

Overview

  • Bill Number: K 602
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 1-10, 2025, as Adirondack Water Week in the State of New York
  • Type: Resolution (memorializing action, not a law)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: May 27, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution
  • Primary Sponsor: Billy Jones

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution seeks to formally memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a gubernatorial proclamation designating August 1–10, 2025, as “Adirondack Water Week” in New York State.
  • The intent is to recognize and highlight the Adirondack region’s water resources, water quality, and the importance of water-related conservation, recreation, tourism, and economic activity tied to the Adirondack waters.

Key Provisions (What the bill would do)

  • Urges and requests the Governor to proclaim:
    • August 1–10, 2025, as Adirondack Water Week in New York State.
  • The proclamation would serve to bring public attention to:
    • Protection and stewardship of Adirondack waters,
    • The role of clean water in local communities and tourism,
    • Education and awareness about water resource sustainability.
  • As a memorializing measure, the resolution itself does not authorize spending, create new programs, or impose mandates.

Who/What is Affected

  • Executive Branch: Governor would be urged to issue the proclamation.
  • Residents and Communities in the Adirondack Region: Encouraged to observe and participate in water-themed events and activities during Adirondack Water Week.
  • State Agencies and Organizations: Potentially prompted to promote or align programming and outreach with the week’s emphasis (no direct mandate or funding required by the resolution).

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: May 27, 2025
  • Legislative Action: Referred to calendar on May 27, 2025; adopted on May 28, 2025 (two listings of adoption appear in the record, indicating completion in the respective chamber(s))
  • Current Status: Adopted (ceremonial resolution, effective as a formal expression of legislative support)

Fiscal/Operational Impact

  • The resolution is ceremonial and does not include appropriations or new regulatory requirements.
  • Any实际 impact depends on the Governor’s subsequent proclamation and any public observances organized by state or local groups.

Summary of Impact

  • The bill serves as a formal, non-binding appeal to the Governor to designate a specific week in August 2025 as Adirondack Water Week to raise awareness about the Adirondack region’s water resources and related environmental, educational, and economic considerations. It reflects legislative support for celebrating and protecting Adirondack waters without creating new duties or funding.

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

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