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J 930

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 1, 2025, as May Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Addabbo and 58 co-sponsors

Ceremonial memorial urging Gov. Hochul to proclaim May 1, 2025 as May Day in New York; no legal holiday, funding, or law changes.

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Bill Summary · J 930

Summary of New York Bill J930: Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim May 1, 2025 as May Day

What the bill is

  • Type: Joint/House resolution (memorializing measure), J930
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 1, 2025, as May Day in the State of New York
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: May 2, 2025
  • Purpose: A formal request to the Governor to issue a proclamation designating May 1, 2025, as May Day in New York.

What the bill would do

  • The resolution asks the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing May Day (May 1) in the State of New York.
  • It does not create or change any statutory holidays or state law; it is a ceremonial, symbolic action expressing the Legislature’s desire for official recognition by the Governor.

Key provisions and changes

  • Proclamation request: The core provision is a formal recommendation to the Governor to proclaim May 1, 2025, as May Day.
  • No operative statutory changes: The measure does not modify existing laws, authorize new programs, or require state funding or administrative duties beyond the governor’s proclamation.
  • Scope: Limited to recognizing or honoring May Day in New York; no mandates on agencies, individuals, or municipalities.

Who or what would be affected

  • Primary beneficiary: The Governor (as the recipient of a memorial request to issue a proclamation).
  • General public and labor/community groups with an interest in May Day observances may view the resolution as an official acknowledgment of the day’s significance.
  • No direct fiscal or regulatory impact on state agencies or programs is anticipated from the resolution itself.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction: May 2, 2025
  • Initial committee action: Referred to Finance (May 2, 2025)
  • Movement: Reported to the calendar for consideration (May 6, 2025)
  • Adoption: Adopted (May 6, 2025)
  • Note: As a memorializing resolution, adoption reflects legislative intent or recommendation rather than a binding policy or funding measure.

Sponsorship and support

  • Primary sponsor: Jessica Ramos
  • Co-sponsors: A broad list of legislators including numerous members from diverse affiliations, indicating substantial cross-chamber support.
  • Notable names: Among the cosponsors are many senior and influential lawmakers, underscoring a wide base of legislative advocacy for recognizing May Day.

Practical impact and limitations

  • Impact: The bill formally asks the Governor to proclaim May Day in New York; if the Governor issues the proclamation, May Day would be observed per that proclamation within the state.
  • Limitations: It does not enact a legal holiday, alter labor law, or create new programs or funding. It is primarily ceremonial and symbolic.

Bottom line

J930 is a non-binding, ceremonial resolution adopted to urge Governor Hochul to proclaim May 1, 2025, as May Day in New York. It reflects broad legislative support and, upon proclamation, would publicly acknowledge May Day without imposing statutory changes or fiscal obligations.

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

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