WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

K 784

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 1, 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 Crystal Peoples-Stokes

Urges the New York Governor to proclaim July 1, 2025 as Canada Day in New York, a ceremonial, non-binding recognition of long-standing Canada-New York ties.

ADOPTED
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · K 784

Summary: Bill K 784 – Canada Day Memorialization Resolution

A brief overview of the bill and its current status.

  • Bill number: K 784
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 1, 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
  • Type: Resolution (memorializing measure)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: June 11, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Crystal Peoples-Stokes

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill requests the Governor of New York to issue a proclamation designating July 1, 2025 as Canada Day in the State of New York.
  • It frames the proclamation as a celebration of New York’s long-standing economic and cultural relationship with Canada.
  • As a memorializing resolution, it does not create new law or establish a paid holiday; rather, it seeks formal acknowledgment by the executive branch.

Key Provisions

  • Memorializes the Governor to proclaim July 1, 2025, as Canada Day within the State of New York.
  • Emphasizes honoring the historical and ongoing economic and cultural ties between New York and Canada.
  • Does not authorize funding or create statutory requirements; implementation depends on the Governor’s proclamation.
  • Serves as a formal expression of the Legislature’s sentiment rather than binding statutory action.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Governor (Kathy Hochul): The proclamation would be issued at the Governor’s discretion if the resolution is adopted into law.
  • New Yorkers and Canadian-New York communities: May observe or participate in events aligned with Canada Day if the Governor issues a proclamation.
  • Businesses and cultural institutions with cross-border ties: Potential increased public recognition or ceremonial activities around July 1, contingent on the proclamation.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • 2025-06-11: Referred to Calendar (two entries)
  • 2025-06-12: Adopted (two entries)
  • The measures indicate the bill moved quickly through the legislative process and was adopted the day after referral to the calendar.

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Crystal Peoples-Stokes ( Assembly member)

Remarks and Context

  • This is a non-binding, symbolic resolution aimed at encouraging official recognition of Canada Day by the Governor.
  • If the Governor issues the proclamation, July 1, 2025 would be marked in state observances or ceremonies as Canada Day, reflecting bilateral ties with Canada.
  • No fiscal impact is indicated; the measure is ceremonial in nature.

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

Sign in to ask a question.