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J 496

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 17-23, 2025, as Agriculture Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Addabbo and 62 co-sponsors

Ceremonial joint resolution urging Gov. Hochul to proclaim March 17–23, 2025 as Agriculture Week in New York to recognize agriculture, with no new programs or costs.

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Bill Summary · J 496

Bill Summary: J 496 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim March 17-23, 2025, as Agriculture Week in the State of New York

Purpose and intent

  • The bill is a ceremonial joint resolution aimed at recognizing and honoring New York’s agricultural sector. It memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 17–23, 2025, as Agriculture Week in New York.
  • The resolution seeks to raise public awareness of the contributions of farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, and the broader agricultural community to the state's economy, food security, and rural vitality.

Key provisions

  • Recommends that the Governor issue a formal proclamation designating March 17–23, 2025, as Agriculture Week in New York.
  • Serves as an official expression of the Legislature’s appreciation and intent to highlight agriculture-related issues during the designated week.
  • As a ceremonial measure, it does not create new programs, mandate actions by state agencies, or authorize expenditures.

Who or what would be affected

  • Governor’s Office: Would be requested to issue the proclamation.
  • Agricultural community and related industries: Acknowledgment and potential opportunities for public awareness, education, and outreach during Agriculture Week.
  • General public: Increased recognition of the importance of agriculture in New York.

Fiscal and operational impact

  • No new programs or funding are created by a memorializing resolution.
  • Likely minimal administrative impact beyond the Governor’s consideration and any accompanying public communications.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: March 12, 2025.
  • Early action: Referred to Finance (as is common for many resolutions, even ceremonial ones).
  • March 18, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration and adopted in the chamber(s) handling the measure.
  • Status: ADOPTED as of March 18, 2025.
  • Classification: Joint resolution (J 496), indicating cross-chamber sponsorship and ceremonial/recognition function rather than substantive policy changes.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey.
  • Notable co-sponsors include a broad list of Assembly members and Senators, reflecting wide bipartisan and bicameral support (e.g., Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Michelle Hinchey, James Tedisco, Kevin S. Parker, Liz Krueger, Paul Gallivan, and many others).

This bill provides a formal, non-binding acknowledgment of New York’s agriculture sector and requests a governor’s proclamation to designate Agriculture Week. It carries no fiscal impact and functions primarily as a ceremonial gesture to celebrate, recognize, and promote awareness of agriculture in the state.

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

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