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K 436

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 6-12, 2025, as Nurses Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dana Levenberg and 1 co-sponsor

Urges Governor Hochul to proclaim May 6–12, 2025 as Nurses Week in New York; a ceremonial recognition of nurses’ contributions with no new laws or spending.

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Bill Summary · K 436

Summary: Bill K 436 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to Proclaim May 6–12, 2025 as Nurses Week

Overview

  • Bill Number: K 436
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 6-12, 2025, as Nurses Week in the State of New York
  • Type: Resolution (memorializing measure)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: May 5, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary aim of K 436 is to urge the Governor of New York to issue a proclamation designating May 6–12, 2025, as Nurses Week in the State of New York.
  • The resolution seeks formal recognition of the contributions of nurses to the health care system, public health, and the well-being of New Yorkers.

Key Provisions

  • Request for Proclamation: The bill memorializes the Governor to proclaim a specific week (May 6–12, 2025) as Nurses Week in New York.
  • Acknowledgment of Nurses: The resolution typically acknowledges the critical role of nurses in patient care, health care delivery, and community wellbeing.
  • Ceremonial Nature: As a resolution, it does not create new laws, duties, or spending obligations, nor does it alter existing statutory requirements.
  • No Fiscal Impact: The measure does not authorize appropriations or budgeting changes; any proclamations issued by the Governor would be administrative rather than legislative requirements.

Affected Parties

  • Nurses in New York: The primary beneficiary category, through public recognition of their contributions.
  • Health Care Sector and Institutions: Hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other health care providers may see increased public awareness of nurses' work during Nurses Week.
  • State Government: Governor’s office would issue the proclamation if the resolution is adopted.

Procedural Timeline and Actions

  • Introduced: May 5, 2025
  • Referral: Referred to Calendar on May 5, 2025
  • Adoption: Adopted on May 6, 2025 (noted as ADOPTED, with two parallel entries in the legislative actions)
  • This sequence reflects a rapid progression typical of ceremonial memorial resolutions.

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Karines Reyes
  • Cosponsor: Dana Levenberg

Notes on Impact

  • This is a ceremonial designation with no legal mandates or budget implications.
  • It serves to publicly recognize nurses and to encourage statewide acknowledgment of their contributions during Nurses Week.

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

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