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K 450

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe DeStefano

Non-binding memorializing bill asks Governor to proclaim May 2025 as Wildfire Safety Awareness Month in NY; promotes awareness, prevention, and preparedness with no new costs.

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Bill Summary · K 450

Summary of Bill K 450 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim May 2025 as Wildfire Safety Awareness Month (New York)

Overview

Bill K 450 is a non-binding resolution (classification: memorializing resolution) adopted to request that Governor Kathy Hochul proclaim May 2025 as Wildfire Safety Awareness Month in the State of New York. As a resolution, it expresses the Legislature’s support for wildfire safety awareness and does not create new laws or spending authorities.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose is to recognize and promote wildfire safety awareness across New York State.
  • The bill asks the Governor to issue a formal proclamation designating May 2025 as Wildfire Safety Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of wildfire prevention, preparedness, and public education.

Key Provisions

  • Memorializes the Governor to proclaim May 2025 as Wildfire Safety Awareness Month in New York.
  • Serves as a formal expression of the Legislature’s support for statewide efforts to educate the public about wildfire risks, prevention measures, and preparedness.
  • As a resolution, it does not establish new legal requirements, funding, or regulatory duties; its impact is largely symbolic and educational, aiming to unify and elevate wildfire safety messaging.

Sponsors

  • Primary Sponsor: Joe DeStefano

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: May 6, 2025
  • Legislative Actions:
    • May 6, 2025: Referred to Calendar
    • May 7, 2025: Adopted (two entries listed for the same date)
  • Status: Adopted

Potential Impact and Context

  • Public Awareness: May help focus statewide attention on wildfire safety, prevention practices, and evacuation planning.
  • Public Agencies and Partners: Could encourage collaboration among state agencies, local governments, schools, and community organizations to promote safety messaging during May 2025.
  • Non-Binding Nature: The resolution itself does not mandate actions or allocate funds; any substantive implementation would depend on the Governor’s proclamation and subsequent public safety initiatives.

Notes

  • The bill is a memorializing resolution, not a statute.
  • The record shows two identical “ADOPTED” entries for May 7, 2025 and two “REFERRED TO CALENDAR” entries on May 6, 2025, which appears to reflect duplicative entries in the legislative action log.

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

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