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J 297

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 4, 2025, as Canada Day in the State of New York, in celebration of this great Empire State's long-standing economic and cultural relationship with Canada

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Addabbo and 62 co-sponsors

Urges NY Governor to proclaim Feb 4, 2025 as Canada Day in New York; ceremonial recognition of Canada-NY ties with no new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · J 297

Summary: Bill J 297 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim February 4, 2025 as Canada Day in New York

Overview

Bill J 297 is a memorializing resolution in the New York State Legislature that requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 4, 2025, as “Canada Day” in the State of New York. The bill emphasizes the Empire State’s long-standing economic and cultural relationship with Canada. It is a ceremonial measure, not a appropriation or regulatory statute.

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally acknowledge and celebrate New York’s economic and cultural ties with Canada.
  • To urge the Governor to issue an official proclamation designating February 4, 2025, as Canada Day in New York.
  • To symbolize cross-border cooperation and the historical connection between New York State and Canada.

Key Provisions

  • Recites the purpose: memorializes the Governor to proclaim February 4, 2025, as Canada Day in New York.
  • Declares the intent to recognize Canada-related economic activity, cultural exchange, and historical ties between New York State and Canada.
  • Contains no new programs, funding, or regulatory changes; the measure itself seeks an official proclamation from the Governor.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Affected Entity: Governor of New York (as the official to issue the proclamation) and residents of New York benefiting from formal recognition of cross-border ties.
  • Practical Effect: If adopted, the proclamation would mark February 4, 2025, as Canada Day in New York for ceremonial purposes, public acknowledgment, and related events. It does not create new legal duties, mandates, or expenditures.

Legislative Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 30, 2025
  • Initial Action: Referred to Finance (January 30, 2025)
  • Subsequent Action: Reported to calendar for consideration and Adopted (February 4, 2025)
  • Current Status: ADOPTED

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Jeremy Cooney
  • Cosponsors: A large bipartisan list of state senators (numerous names listed as cosponsors), reflecting broad cross-party backing.

Context and Next Steps

  • As a memorializing resolution, adoption indicates legislative support for the Governor’s proclamation but does not bind the Governor to act beyond issuing a proclamation.
  • If the Governor issues the requested proclamation, Canada Day would be observed in a ceremonial capacity on February 4, 2025, recognizing Canada-New York ties.

This summary covers the bill’s objective, provisions, likely effects, and the procedural milestones through adoption.

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

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