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K 782

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 27, 2025, as National Bingo Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carrie Woerner

Urges New York Governor to proclaim June 27, 2025 as National Bingo Day; a symbolic resolution recognizing bingo's charitable/community value with no new laws or costs.

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Bill Summary · K 782

Summary: New York K 782 — Memorializing Governor to Proclaim June 27, 2025 as National Bingo Day

Overview

New York Joint/State Resolution K 782 is a memorializing resolution that requests the Governor to proclaim June 27, 2025, as National Bingo Day in the State of New York. It is classified as a resolution (not a law) and is intended to express legislative support for recognizing bingo’s cultural and charitable role rather than to create statutory requirements.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose is to urge Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a formal proclamation recognizing National Bingo Day on June 27, 2025.
  • The resolution highlights bingo’s significance in social, charitable, and community contexts and seeks statewide acknowledgment of that role.

Key Provisions

  • Memorializes the Governor to proclaim June 27, 2025, as National Bingo Day within New York.
  • Serves as a formal expression of the Legislature’s support for recognizing the bingo community and its charitable activities.
  • As a proclamation request, it does not impose new laws, regulations, or fiscal obligations on state agencies or residents.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary effect is symbolic recognition by the state. The proclamation would publicly acknowledge National Bingo Day and may highlight bingo’s charitable contributions and community value.
  • Bingo organizations, clubs, volunteers, and patrons may benefit from heightened visibility and recognition.
  • No direct regulatory changes or appropriations are associated with this resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: June 11, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to Calendar on June 11; adopted on June 12, 2025 (noted twice in the record).
  • Sponsor: Carrie Woerner (primary).
  • Status: Adopted. As a memorializing resolution, adoption indicates that the Legislature supports urging the Governor to issue the proclamation; the proclamation itself would be issued by the Governor if and when acted upon.

Notes

  • This summary reflects the available bill information; not a statute, but a ceremonial measure requesting executive action.
  • No fiscal impact is indicated for the resolution.

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

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