Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 29, 2025, as Palestinian American Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Emily Gallagher

Urges the Governor to proclaim November 29, 2025 as Palestinian American Day in New York, a ceremonial recognition honoring Palestinian Americans with no new laws or spending.

REFERRED TO CALENDAR

Overview

Bill K 640 is a memorializing resolution introduced on May 30, 2025, in the New York legislature. Classified as a resolution rather than a statute, its purpose is to urge the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing Palestinian American Day in New York on November 29, 2025. The bill is currently “REFERRED TO CALENDAR,” indicating it has not yet progressed to floor consideration.

Bill number: K 640

Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 29, 2025, as Palestinian American Day in the State of New York

Status: Referred to Calendar

Introduced: May 30, 2025

Classification: Resolution

Primary sponsor: Emily Gallagher

Purpose and Intent

The bill seeks formal ceremonial recognition by the State of New York of Palestinian Americans and their contributions to the state. Specifically, it requests that the Governor issue a proclamation designating November 29, 2025, as Palestinian American Day. As a memorializing resolution, its effect is to express the Legislature’s intent and to prompt executive action (a proclamation) rather than create new law or authorize new state programs.

Key Provisions

The central operative action is a request to the Governor to issue a proclamation.

The proclamation would designate November 29, 2025, as Palestinian American Day in New York.

The resolution itself does not establish duties for state agencies beyond recognizing the day; it does not authorize spending or create statutory obligations.

No fiscal or regulatory changes are specified within the provided bill text.

Affected Parties and Impacts

Palestinian American community: The resolution aims to publicly recognize and honor Palestinian Americans in New York.

General public and state institutions: Receives a symbolic acknowledgment that could support cultural awareness and education efforts; does not impose new regulatory requirements.

State government: The Governor would issue a proclamation if the resolution becomes law; the proclamation itself is ceremonial.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Current status: Referred to Calendar (two entries noted on the same date).

Next steps: If the calendar placement leads to floor consideration and passage, the bill would advance to the Governor for potential proclamation.

Effective date: The bill envisions a proclamation for November 29, 2025, should the Governor issue one.

Notes

As a memorializing resolution, K 640 is a symbolic measure without binding statutory effect. Its practical impact would be to secure a gubernatorial proclamation recognizing Palestinian American Day on the specified date, thereby highlighting the contributions and culture of Palestinian Americans in New York. Continued status updates would depend on legislative actions and the Governor’s response.

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