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K 448

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carrie Woerner

Advocates designating May 2025 as Beef Month in New York by asking the Governor to issue a proclamation, honoring the beef industry without new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · K 448

Summary: Bill K 448 — Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Beef Month in the State of New York

Basic bill information

  • Bill number: K 448
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025, as Beef Month in the State of New York
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Type: Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Introduced: May 6, 2025
  • Sponsor: Carrie Woerner (primary)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill seeks to memorialize the Governor of New York to issue a proclamation designating May 2025 as “Beef Month” in the state. It is a ceremonial resolution that expresses the Legislature’s support for recognizing and promoting the beef industry within New York.

Key provisions

  • The core provision is a formal request to the Governor to issue a proclamation identifying May 2025 as Beef Month in New York.
  • The resolution does not establish new law, create regulatory requirements, or authorize spending. It is a symbolic action intended to highlight and honor the beef industry (including producers, processors, and related businesses) and its contributions to the state.
  • The text would typically encourage residents, businesses, and organizations to observe and participate in Beef Month as appropriate.

Who is affected

  • Primary affected entities: Beef producers, processors, distributors, retailers, and agricultural organizations in New York, along with state residents.
  • Indirect effect: Raises public awareness about the beef industry and may encourage local promotional or educational activities during Beef Month.
  • Since it is a memorializing resolution, it does not impose obligations, require funding, or create enforceable duties on state agencies.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction: May 6, 2025
  • Early actions: Referred to the calendar (May 6, 2025)
  • Adoption: Adopted on May 7, 2025 (the record shows two ADOPTED actions on that date, which may reflect different chamber actions or clerical entries)
  • Next steps: As a memorializing resolution, adoption typically conveys the Legislature’s request to the Governor. The resolution would be transmitted to the Governor for consideration; there is no separate implementing legislation or operative provision requiring subsequent action by agencies.

Notes

  • The sponsor is Carrie Woerner (primary). The bill’s status as ADOPTED indicates ceremonial approval by the Legislature, reinforcing support for recognizing Beef Month in New York.
  • The resolution does not specify any dates beyond May 2025 and would not alter state programs or funding.

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

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