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K 197

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 15, 2025, as Essential Workers Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michael Durso

A ceremonial memorializing resolution urges Governor Hochul to proclaim March 15, 2025 as Essential Workers Day in New York; non-binding and no new costs.

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Bill Summary · K 197

Summary of Bill K 197: Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim March 15, 2025 as Essential Workers Day

  • Bill type and title: Memorializing resolution (K 197) urging the Governor to proclaim March 15, 2025, as Essential Workers Day in New York.

  • Status: Adopted. The measure has been approved by the legislature and sent to the Governor for proclamation. Introduced on March 12, 2025; adopted by the Legislature on March 13, 2025.

  • Sponsor: Michael Durso (primary).

  • Key date milestones:

    • Introduced: March 12, 2025
    • Referred to calendar: March 12, 2025
    • Adopted: March 13, 2025

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks to formally request that Governor Kathy Hochul issue a proclamation designating March 15, 2025, as Essential Workers Day in the State of New York. The resolution expresses the Legislature’s intent to officially recognize and honor the contributions of essential workers.

Key Provisions

  • Proclamation request: The core provision is a formal memorialization urging the Governor to proclaim March 15, 2025, as Essential Workers Day.
  • Non-binding nature: As a memorializing resolution, the measure is ceremonial. It does not create new laws, alter existing statutes, or authorize expenditures, penalties, or regulatory changes.
  • Scope of recognition: The resolution signals statewide acknowledgment of essential workers across sectors who ensure public safety, health, and daily services.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Beneficiaries of recognition: Essential workers in New York State and the broader public who benefit from increased awareness of the programs and services that support essential labor.
  • State leadership: Governor Hochul would be requested to issue the proclamation; no direct administrative obligations or funding are created by the measure.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative process: The bill progressed from introduction to referral to the calendar and was adopted by the Legislature on March 13, 2025.
  • Next steps: The Governor would review the memorializing resolution and issue the proclaimed designation for March 15, 2025, as Essential Workers Day if she approves the resolution with a proclamation.

Impact and Context

  • The measure is symbolic, aimed at recognizing essential workers and elevating public awareness of their contributions. It does not impose new duties, authorize spending, or change state law. If the Governor issues the proclamation, March 15, 2025, would be marked officially as Essential Workers Day in New York.

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

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