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J 982

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 2025, as Indian American Heritage Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Weber

Urges the Governor to proclaim August 2025 as Indian American Heritage Month in New York; a ceremonial, non-binding resolution recognizing Indian American contributions.

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Bill Summary · J 982

Summary of Bill J 982: Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim August 2025 as Indian American Heritage Month (New York)

Overview

Bill J 982 is a joint resolution in the New York Legislature that would memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 2025 as Indian American Heritage Month in the State of New York. It is a non-binding expression of the Legislature’s support and request to the Governor.

  • Bill type: Resolution (joint resolution)
  • Status: Referred to the Finance Committee
  • Introduced: May 9, 2025
  • Sponsorship: William Weber (primary sponsor)

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose is to urge the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing August 2025 as Indian American Heritage Month in New York.
  • The resolution signals the Legislature’s support for recognizing the contributions and heritage of Indian Americans in the state.

Key Provisions

  • The bill would formally memorialize the Governor to proclaim August 2025 as Indian American Heritage Month.
  • The proclamation would be issued by the Governor, acknowledging the Indian American community’s contributions to New York.
  • As a memorializing resolution, the measure does not itself create new rights, obligations, or direct funding; it expresses legislative support and requests.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Indian American community in New York: Recognition and awareness efforts during the month of August 2025.
  • State government: Would receive and act on the Legislature’s request via a gubernatorial proclamation.
  • General public/organizations: May participate in events or observances associated with Indian American Heritage Month, as encouraged by the proclamation.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • The bill has been referred to the Senate or Assembly Finance Committee (noting the “Finance” designation in the record). This typically indicates the committee will review for any potential fiscal implications or procedural considerations before moving forward.
  • As a resolution, there is no automatic budget authorization or appropriations tied to the measure; its effect is ceremonial and symbolic rather than regulatory.
  • If advanced and enacted by both houses and signed by the Governor, a proclamation would be issued for August 2025. If it stalls or fails to pass, the proclamation would not be issued through this bill.

Next Steps

  • Further actions would include committee deliberation in Finance, potential amendments, and eventual floor votes in both houses.
  • Approval by both legislative chambers and signature by the Governor would be required for an official proclamation.

This summary provides the essential content and potential impact of Bill J 982, emphasizing its ceremonial nature and non-binding character.

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

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