Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 16-22, 2025, as Surveyors Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Surveyors Week

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alicia Hyndman

Requests Gov. Hochul declare March 16-22, 2025 as Surveyors Week in NY; ceremonial, no new laws or spending, raises public awareness of land surveyors' role and public safety.

ADOPTED

Summary: Bill K 226 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim Surveyors Week (March 16–22, 2025)

Overview

Bill K 226 is a memorializing resolution, adopted by the relevant legislative body, requesting Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamation designating March 16–22, 2025 as Surveyors Week in New York State. The measure explicitly aligns this observance with National Surveyors Week. It is categorized as a resolution (not a law) and does not authorize spending or create new regulatory requirements.

Purpose and Intent

Recognize and honor the contributions of land surveyors to public safety, infrastructure development, and accurate mapping of land and property boundaries.

Promote awareness of the surveying profession and its essential role across government, construction, land development, and geographic information systems.

Coordinate with National Surveyors Week to highlight surveying as a critical public service.

Key Provisions

The core action is a request to Governor Hochul to proclaim March 16–22, 2025 as Surveyors Week in New York State.

The proclamation, if issued, would be ceremonial and commemorative in nature.

The bill does not enact new duties, create regulatory requirements, or authorize new expenditures.

Affected Parties and Scope

Surveyors and surveying organizations (both public and private sectors) would be the primary beneficiaries in terms of recognition.

Government agencies and educational institutions involved in land management, mapping, construction, and geospatial data may participate in related observances and educational outreach.

The public may benefit indirectly through increased awareness of the importance of accurate surveying for safety, property rights, and infrastructure.

Procedural History and Timeline

Introduced: March 18, 2025.

Legislative actions: Referred to Calendar on March 18; ADOPTED on March 19 (noted twice in the record, indicating affirmative action on the same date).

Status: ADOPTED (final passage as a memorializing measure).

Sponsorship

Primary sponsor: Alicia Hyndman.

Potential Impact and Notes

Since this is a ceremonial proclamation request, there is no direct fiscal impact or legal mandate on state agencies.

The impact is administrative and symbolic, raising public awareness about the surveying profession and its contributions to societal well-being.

If the Governor issues a proclamation, the observance would take place during the designated week in March 2025.