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J 71

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Roxanne Persaud

Requests the Governor to proclaim May 2025 as Wildfire Safety Awareness Month to elevate statewide wildfire safety education and prevention.

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Bill Summary · J 71

Summary of Bill J 71: Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim May 2025 as Wildfire Safety Awareness Month (New York)

  • Bill type and purpose: J 71 is a memorial resolution (Joint Memorial) that requests the Governor to issue a proclamation declaring May 2025 as “Wildfire Safety Awareness Month” in the State of New York. It expresses the sense of the Legislature that wildfire safety awareness should be highlighted statewide during that period.

  • Main purpose and intent: To officially recognize the importance of wildfire safety and prevention, and to urge state leadership to designate a formal awareness month in May 2025. The measure is ceremonial and does not create new laws or spend funds.

  • Key provisions:

    • Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Wildfire Safety Awareness Month in New York.
    • Serves as a formal statement of the Legislature’s support for wildfire safety education, preparedness, and prevention initiatives during the designated month.

  • Procedural status and timeline:

    • Introduced: January 9, 2025.
    • Referred to Finance on January 9, 2025 (typical step for memorials to route to a fiscal committee, though this is a ceremonial measure).
    • Reported to calendar for consideration and ADOPTED on January 14, 2025 (the measure passed in the chamber and moved toward formal adoption by both houses).
    • Status: ADOPTED. As a memorial resolution, passage represents legislative sentiment and does not require a signature for effect, though it is traditionally transmitted to the Governor (which may or may not be necessary for proclamations of this type).

  • Sponsor: Roxanne J. Persaud (primary sponsor).

  • Who/what is affected:

    • The proclamation, if issued, would apply statewide and aim to raise public awareness about wildfire safety for residents, businesses, and local governments.
    • No new regulations, mandates, or funding are created by this resolution.

  • Fiscal impact: Likely minimal or none, as this is a ceremonial measure encouraging publicity and awareness rather than creating programs or expenditures.

  • Context and potential impact:

    • By prompting a gubernatorial proclamation, the bill seeks to elevate wildfire safety education, evacuation planning, defensible space awareness, and prevention messaging across New York communities during May 2025.
    • The actual impact depends on the Governor’s proclamation and any accompanying public-awareness efforts by state agencies and partners.

If you’d like, I can attach the likely language of a typical gubernatorial proclamation and outline suggested public outreach activities that commonly accompany such awareness months.

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

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