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J 1125

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 23, 2025, as Long Island Sound Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and 6 co-sponsors

Urges NY Governor to proclaim May 23, 2025 as Long Island Sound Day; a ceremonial memorial recognizing its environmental and economic value, with no new laws or spending.

REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · J 1125

Bill Summary: J 1125 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim May 23, 2025, as Long Island Sound Day

Overview

J 1125 is a ceremonial joint resolution introduced May 29, 2025, that would memorialize the Governor of New York to proclaim May 23, 2025, as Long Island Sound Day in the State of New York. The bill is currently referred to the Finance committee.

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally urge the Governor to issue an official proclamation recognizing May 23, 2025, as Long Island Sound Day.
  • The resolution highlights the Long Island Sound’s environmental, educational, and economic significance to New York and the surrounding communities.
  • As a memorial, the measure expresses appreciation and awareness rather than creating new laws or programs.

Key Provisions (substantive content)

  • The bill would memorialize the Governor to proclaim a designated day—May 23, 2025—as Long Island Sound Day.
  • It does not, on its face, authorize new spending, create programs, or impose regulatory requirements.
  • Any activities or observances would be carried out at the discretion of relevant state agencies, local governments, schools, and organizations observing the day, if desired.

Affected Parties and Scope

  • Primary: The Office of the Governor of New York (tasked with issuing proclamations).
  • Indirectly affected: Residents, communities, schools, environmental groups, and businesses around Long Island Sound who might observe or participate in activities linked to Long Island Sound Day.
  • The resolution signals official recognition by the Legislature but does not mandate specific actions.

Legislative Process and Timeline

  • Introduced: May 29, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Finance committee (listed twice in the record).
  • Next steps (if advanced): If Finance approves or the bill proceeds, it would typically move to the floor of the respective house for a vote. If passed by both houses, it would be sent to the Governor for signature or veto.
  • As a memorial resolution, passage does not enact statutory changes but serves as a formal expression of the Legislature’s intent and a request to the Governor.

Fiscal Impact

  • No explicit spending authorization or new state programs are described in the available information.
  • As a memorial resolution, the direct fiscal impact is likely minimal or none, though the Governor’s proclamation could entail customary ceremonial considerations.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Anthony H. Palumbo
  • Cosponsors: Mario Mattera, Jack M. Martins, Dean Murray, Alexis Weik, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Steve Rhoads

What to Watch

  • Whether the Finance committee reports the bill and whether it progresses to floor action in either house.
  • Whether the Governor issues a proclamation designating May 23, 2025, as Long Island Sound Day and any related observances or acknowledgments.

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

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