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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2025 as American Heart Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by John McDonald

Urges Gov. Hochul to proclaim February 2025 as American Heart Month in New York, boosting public awareness of heart health with no new costs.

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Bill Summary · K 102

Summary of Bill K 102: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2025 as American Heart Month in the State of New York

Overview

  • Bill Number: K 102
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2025 as American Heart Month in the State of New York
  • Type: Resolution (non-binding)
  • Sponsor: John T. McDonald III (primary)
  • Introduced: February 10, 2025
  • Status: Adopted (as of February 11, 2025)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks to memorialize the Governor to issue a proclamation declaring February 2025 as American Heart Month in New York State.
  • It aims to elevate awareness of heart health, cardiovascular disease prevention, and related public health initiatives during the designated month.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution requests or urges the Governor to issue a formal proclamation designating February 2025 as American Heart Month.
  • It likely recognizes the importance of heart health and the work of organizations that promote cardiovascular health, though it does not establish new statutes or funding.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Governor’s Office: Expected recipient of the urging proclamation.
  • State Government/Public Health Community: Encouraged to acknowledge and highlight heart health during February 2025.
  • General Public: Beneficiaries of heightened awareness and public health messaging.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 10, 2025
  • Legislative Actions:
    • Referred to calendar (Feb 10, 2025)
    • Adopted (Feb 11, 2025) — reported twice in the actions
  • The measure is a ceremonial resolution and, by its nature, does not establish new law or allocate funds.

Fiscal Impact

  • Generally, memorializing resolutions have no direct fiscal impact and do not authorize expenditures. This bill is expected to be ceremonial with no mandated spending.

Additional Context

  • The resolution aligns with public health outreach by encouraging official recognition of American Heart Month, which can support awareness campaigns, education, and community health efforts during February 2025.

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

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