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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 19-25, 2025, as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Tedisco

Requests the Governor to proclaim Jan 19-25, 2025 as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Week in New York; a ceremonial recognition with no new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · J 26

Summary: Bill J 26 – Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Week

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 26
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 19-25, 2025, as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Week in the State of New York
  • Type: Resolution (ceremonial memorial)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: January 9, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: James Tedisco
  • Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution memorializes the Governor of New York to issue a proclamation designating January 19-25, 2025 as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Week in New York.
  • It aims to recognize and honor the contributions of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to patient care, safety, and access to anesthesia services within the state.

Key Provisions

  • Commitment to seek the Governor’s proclamation: The core provision is a request to the Governor to proclaim a dedicated CRNA Week.
  • No policy or funding changes: As a ceremonial resolution, there are no new laws, appropriations, or regulatory changes mandated by the bill itself.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary beneficiaries: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and their professional associations, healthcare facilities employing CRNAs, and patients who benefit from anesthesia services.
  • Broader impact: Increased public awareness of the role of CRNAs in the healthcare system and recognition of their contributions in New York.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025
  • Early action: Referred to the Finance committee on January 9, 2025
  • Subsequent actions:
    • January 14, 2025 – Reported to Calendar for Consideration
    • January 14, 2025 – Adopted (appearance of duplicate entries in the record)
  • Current status: Adopted by the legislature
  • Proclamation timing: If enacted as requested, the Governor would issue a proclamation designating January 19-25, 2025 as CRNA Week in New York.

Notes on Legislative Process

  • This is a ceremonial resolution, not a statute or appropriation, and does not create new legal rights or obligations beyond recognition.
  • The sponsor is James Tedisco (primary). The bill progressed to adoption within the January 2025 session timeline.

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

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