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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Tedisco

Ceremonial resolution urging Governor Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Beef Month in New York, recognizing the beef industry; no new laws or funding.

ADOPTED

Summary of Bill J 881: Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim May 2025 as Beef Month in the State of New York

What the bill is

Type: Resolution (memorializing measure)

Bill number: J 881

Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Beef Month in the State of New York

Purpose: To request and memorialize the Governor to issue a proclamation designating May 2025 as “Beef Month” in New York State.

Status: Adopted (passed through the legislature and forwarded to the Governor for proclamation)

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: James Tedisco

Timeline and Legislative Actions

2025-04-25: Referred to Finance

2025-04-29: Reported to calendar for consideration

2025-04-29: Adopted

Notes: The actions show the bill progressing from committee referral to calendar consideration and culminating in adoption by the legislature on April 29, 2025. As a memorializing resolution, it does not create new law or spending but requests a proclamation from the Governor.

Purpose and Intent

The core aim is ceremonial recognition of the beef industry within New York State and to call on the Governor to proclaim May 2025 as Beef Month.

Such proclamations typically highlight the contributions of beef producers to the state’s economy, rural communities, and agricultural sector, and may serve to raise public awareness about the industry during the designated month.

Key Provisions (highlights)

Formal request to the Governor to issue a proclamation declaring May 2025 as Beef Month in New York.

No enforcement or regulatory provisions; no new programs or appropriations are created by this resolution.

The measure does not authorize expenditures or establish new state duties beyond the proclamation itself.

Affected Parties and Impacts

Beef industry stakeholders (farmers, ranchers, processors, distributors) in New York may benefit from ceremonial recognition and public awareness.

General public may gain heightened awareness of the state’s beef industry.

The Governor’s Office would issue the ceremonial proclamation if the measure is enacted.

No direct fiscal or regulatory burden is anticipated; proclamations are symbolic and typically do not require new funding.

Practical Considerations and Timeline

Once adopted by the legislature, the next step is for the Governor to issue the proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Beef Month.

Because this is a memorializing resolution, its effect is largely ceremonial and intended to commemorate and promote awareness rather than to alter policy or finances.

Bottom Line

J 881 is a ceremonial resolution that, upon adoption, requests Governor Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Beef Month in New York. It is sponsored by James Tedisco and has clear dates showing its progression through the legislative process, culminating in adoption on April 29, 2025.