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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 17-23, 2025, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Roxanne Persaud

It urges the governor to proclaim November 17–23, 2025 as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in New York.

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Bill Summary · J 90

Summary of Bill J 90 — Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Memorialization

Overview

Bill J 90 is a memorializing resolution in the New York State Legislature that urges Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 17–23, 2025 as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in the State of New York. The measure is a ceremonial/policy statement rather than an enacted law that would create new programs or authorize spending.

Purpose and Intent

  • Publicly recognize and elevate awareness of hunger and homelessness within New York.
  • Encourage ongoing attention from state government, communities, and organizations to the issues of food insecurity and homelessness.
  • Promote coordinated activities, events, and observances during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

Key Provisions

  • The primary action is to memorialize Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating November 17–23, 2025 as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in New York.
  • As a resolution, it does not create new programs, mandates, or budgetary obligations for state government.
  • The text (not provided here) would typically call for recognition of efforts by advocates, service providers, and communities addressing hunger and homelessness.

Who Is Affected

  • State government and its agencies (insofar as the proclamation could influence awareness efforts).
  • Hunger and homelessness advocacy groups, service providers, shelters, and communities across New York.
  • The general public, which would gain increased visibility of hunger and homelessness issues during the designated week.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to Finance on January 9, 2025; on January 14, 2025, reported to the calendar for consideration and adopted (the measure shows two entries for each action, reflecting its progression through committee and floor consideration).
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor Roxanne J. Persaud.

Sponsor

  • Roxanne J. Persaud (primary sponsor)

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Ceremonial impact: Elevates awareness and can catalyze public events, discussions, and partnerships during the week.
  • No fiscal impact: As a proclamation-focused resolution, it does not authorize spending or create new statutory obligations.
  • Complementary potential: May coincide with ongoing state and local efforts to address hunger and housing instability, though it does not specify programs or funding.

Note: This summary reflects the bill’s title, status, and legislative actions provided. For exact language and any accompanying statements, the official bill text should be consulted.

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

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