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K 101

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 14, 2025, as P.S. I Love You Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michael Durso

Memorializes the Governor to proclaim February 14, 2025 as P.S. I Love You Day in New York; a ceremonial observance promoting kindness, with no new laws or costs.

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Bill Summary · K 101

Summary: Bill K 101 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim February 14, 2025 as P.S. I Love You Day (New York)

Overview

Bill K 101 is a memorializing resolution introduced on February 10, 2025, and subsequently adopted on February 11, 2025. The measure asks Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a formal proclamation designating February 14, 2025, as “P.S. I Love You Day” throughout New York State. The primary sponsor of the bill is Michael Durso.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose is not to create law or establish new programs, but to formally request (memorialize) the Governor to proclaim a specific day across the state.
  • By urging a statewide proclamation, the bill aims to promote awareness and public recognition of P.S. I Love You Day, which centers on messages of kindness, love, and support.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Provisions are limited to memorializing language requesting the Governor to issue a proclamation declaring February 14, 2025, as P.S. I Love You Day in the State of New York.
  • The bill does not authorize spending or create new state programs; there is no appropriation, enforcement mechanism, or regulatory change described in the provided content.
  • Observance implications would be ceremonial and ceremonial-focused, encouraging awareness and participation by communities, schools, organizations, and residents.

Who/What Is Affected

  • State government: The Governor would be urged to issue a proclamation.
  • Public and communities: May observe or participate in activities tied to P.S. I Love You Day across New York, including schools, nonprofits, and local governments.
  • No direct fiscal or regulatory obligation is imposed on municipalities or agencies by the measure itself.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 10, 2025.
  • Referred to CALENDAR: February 10, 2025 (noted as two entries in the record).
  • Adopted: February 11, 2025 (appears in two entries, suggesting formal passage in the legislative process on that date).
  • Status: ADOPTED. As a memorializing resolution, adoption indicates legislative support for the Governor’s proclamation, but the measure requires the Governor’s action to take effect.

Sponsor

  • Primary: Michael Durso.

Potential Impact

  • Symbolic statewide recognition of P.S. I Love You Day, potentially elevating conversations about kindness and social-emotional well-being.
  • May influence school districts, community organizations, and state agencies to participate in related activities or observances upon the Governor’s proclamation.
  • No direct legal or financial obligations arise from the resolution itself.

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

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