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K 147

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025, as Reading Month in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Charles Lavine

Urges the Governor to proclaim March 2025 as Reading Month in New York to promote literacy and statewide reading awareness in a ceremonial, nonbinding way.

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Bill Summary · K 147

Summary of Bill K 147: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to Proclaim March 2025 as Reading Month in the State of New York

Overview

  • Type: Resolution (memorial)
  • Subject: Urges the Governor to proclaim March 2025 as Reading Month in New York State.
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: February 28, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Charles Lavine

This is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution that requests the Governor to issue a proclamation designating March 2025 as Reading Month across New York. Proclamations are typically symbolic and do not create new law or require ongoing program funding.

What the bill would do

  • The resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025 as Reading Month in the State of New York.
  • As a proclamation, the measure does not impose statutory changes or mandates on schools, libraries, or local governments. Instead, it aims to publicly recognize the importance of reading and literacy and to encourage statewide awareness and activities related to reading during the designated month.
  • The bill’s action is primarily aspirational and ceremonial, aimed at promoting literacy, reading initiatives, and related community engagement through a gubernatorial proclamation.

Key provisions (high level)

  • A formal request to the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing March 2025 as Reading Month.
  • Encouragement, through a ceremonial declaration, of efforts by libraries, schools, literacy organizations, and communities to promote reading.

Note: The resolution does not specify binding programs, funding, or mandates. Any specific activities would depend on the Governor’s proclamation and accompanying statewide or local initiatives.

Who would be affected

  • Governor: Responsible for issuing the proclamation if she concurs with the memorial.
  • Residents of New York State: Potentially benefit from heightened awareness of literacy and related events during Reading Month.
  • Libraries, schools, literacy organizations, and community groups: May undertake events, programs, or partnerships aligned with Reading Month as a result of the proclamation’s symbolism and emphasis.

Procedural history and timeline

  • 2025-02-28: Referred to calendar (twice noted in actions).
  • 2025-03-03: ADOPTED (twice listed in actions).
  • Status: Adopted, indicating legislative approval and a formal request to the Governor.

Fiscal and policy implications

  • No direct fiscal impact is asserted in the bill, as proclamations are ceremonial. Any associated costs would depend on the Governor’s proclamation and any related statewide programs or events.

Additional notes

  • This action is largely symbolic, focusing on promoting literacy and reading culture statewide through a gubernatorial proclamation for March 2025.

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

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