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K 246

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 24, 2025, as Women in Agriculture Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrea Bailey

Urges Governor Hochul to proclaim March 24, 2025 as Women in Agriculture Day in New York; ceremonial recognition of women across farming, agribusiness, and related fields.

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Bill Summary · K 246

Summary of New York State Bill K 246

Overview

Bill K 246 is a concurrent or joint resolution (classification: resolution) introduced in the New York State Legislature and currently adopted. The bill is titled: "Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 24, 2025, as Women in Agriculture Day in the State of New York." Its primary purpose is ceremonial: to request the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing and designating March 24, 2025, as Women in Agriculture Day in New York.

What the bill would do

  • Memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamationDesignating March 24, 2025, as Women in Agriculture Day in New York.
  • Acknowledges and honors the contributions of women working in New York’s agriculture sector.
  • Encourages observance and recognition of women in agriculture within the state (as a symbolic goal of the proclamation).

Note: As a resolution, the bill does not create new laws, impose regulatory requirements, or authorize spending. Its effect is to express legislative support and urge the executive branch to issue a proclamation.

Key provisions and changes

  • Formal request to the Governor: The resolution asks the Governor to proclaim a specific day—March 24, 2025—as Women in Agriculture Day.
  • Scope of recognition: Centers on the contributions of women in New York’s agricultural industry, including farming, agribusiness, research, education, and related sectors.
  • Observance framework: While not prescribing mandatory actions, the proclamation would typically serve as a basis for public recognition, events, and awareness activities surrounding the day.

Who would be affected

  • Governor’s Office: Responsible for issuing the proclamation if and when the resolution is adopted.
  • Women in agriculture community: Recipients of symbolic recognition; potential for increased visibility and celebration of achievements.
  • General public and state agencies: May participate in or acknowledge events and activities tied to the proclaimed day.
  • No direct fiscal or regulatory impact: The resolution does not authorize spending or impose new requirements on individuals or entities.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: March 21, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to Calendar on March 21, 2025; subsequently adopted on March 24, 2025.
  • Status: ADOPTED (as of March 24, 2025).
  • Sponsor: Andrea Bailey (primary sponsor).

Potential impact

  • Symbolic recognition of women’s roles and contributions in New York agriculture.
  • May inspire related observances, events, and educational activities statewide.
  • No mandatory actions or funding requirements; impact is primarily ceremonial and reputational.

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

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