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K 740

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025, as Great Outdoors Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe DeStefano

Urges the Governor to proclaim June 2025 as Great Outdoors Month in New York to promote outdoor recreation and awareness; ceremonial with no legal changes.

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Bill Summary · K 740

Summary of Bill K 740 — Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Great Outdoors Month in the State of New York

Overview

  • Bill number and title: K 740, Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Great Outdoors Month in the State of New York
  • Type: Resolution (non-binding)
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: June 9, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Joe DeStefano

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution requests and memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamation designating June 2025 as Great Outdoors Month in New York.
  • It is a ceremonial, symbolic measure intended to promote outdoor recreation, appreciation of natural resources, and public awareness of outdoor activities within the state.

Key provisions

  • Proclamation Request: The core action is a formal request to the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing June 2025 as Great Outdoors Month.
  • Non-binding nature: As a resolution, it does not create new laws or authorize expenditures; it does not impose statutory or regulatory changes.
  • No fiscal authority: The measure contains no appropriation or budgetary authorization.

Affected parties and potential impact

  • Public and communities: Encourages residents and visitors to engage in outdoor activities and to celebrate natural resources.
  • Outdoor recreation and tourism sectors: May benefit from increased awareness and participation during June 2025; the impact is primarily symbolic and promotional.
  • State government: No new requirements beyond the Governor’s potential proclamation; no programmatic or regulatory changes are triggered by the resolution itself.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduction and referrals: Introduced on June 9, 2025; referred to the calendar on the same date.
  • Adoption: The measure was adopted on June 10, 2025 (listed twice in the actions, indicating formal passage).
  • Effective date: Effective upon adoption for the purpose of the resolution; the substantive action is the Governor’s proclamation in June 2025.
  • Next steps: If the Governor issues the proclamation, Great Outdoors Month would be recognized in New York for June 2025 as requested by the resolution.

Bottom-line

Bill K 740 is a ceremonial resolution that, upon adoption, urges the Governor to proclaim June 2025 as Great Outdoors Month in New York. It carries no legal or fiscal changes but aims to raise public awareness and celebrate outdoor recreation within the state.

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

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