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K 196

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 13, 2025, as K9 Veterans Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Angelo Santabarbara

Urges New York's governor to proclaim March 13, 2025 as K9 Veterans Day to honor working dogs and their handlers; ceremonial recognition with no new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · K 196

Summary: Bill K 196 – Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 13, 2025, as K9 Veterans Day in the State of New York

Overview

Bill K 196 is a memorializing resolution that requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 13, 2025, as K9 Veterans Day in New York State. The measure is a ceremonial resolution, not a bill that enacts statutory changes or appropriates funds. It has been adopted by the legislature.

Purpose and Intent

  • To recognize and honor the service and sacrifice of K9s (working dogs) and their handlers who have contributed to law enforcement, search-and-rescue, military, and related public safety missions.
  • To designate a specific day—March 13, 2025—for formal statewide recognition of K9 veterans in New York.
  • To encourage public awareness and appreciation for the contributions of K9 teams.

Key Provisions

  • The primary action is a request (a memorial) urging the Governor to issue a proclamation proclaiming March 13, 2025, as K9 Veterans Day in New York State.
  • The resolution may include customary whereas clauses highlighting the contributions of K9 veterans and their handlers (specific language not provided in the summary).

Impact and Affected Parties

  • Impact: Ceremonial recognition and public acknowledgment of K9 veterans within New York State.
  • Affected Parties: K9 units, handlers, public safety and law enforcement communities, military veterans, service organizations, and the general public who participate in or observe K9 Veterans Day events.
  • Legal or fiscal effect: None. Proclamations are ceremonial, and the measure does not create new obligations, rights, or funding.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 12, 2025.
  • Referred to CALENDAR: March 12, 2025 (twice noted in the record).
  • Adopted: March 13, 2025 (noted twice in the record).
  • Sponsor: Angelo Santabarbara (primary).

Sponsor

  • Angelo Santabarbara (primary sponsor)

Additional Notes

  • As a memorializing resolution, the bill serves to urge executive action by the Governor rather than to impose statutory requirements. The outcome is the Governor’s proclamation designating March 13, 2025, as K9 Veterans Day in New York if issued as urged.
  • No fiscal implications are indicated; the measure is symbolic and ceremonial in nature.

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

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