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K 699

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 25, 2025, as Hug a Sheep Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by John Lemondes

Urges Gov. Hochul to proclaim Oct 25, 2025 as Hug a Sheep Day in NY. A ceremonial, nonbinding resolution with no funds, boosting awareness of sheep farming and rural life.

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Bill Summary · K 699

Summary of Bill K 699: Hug a Sheep Day – New York

Overview

  • Bill Number: K 699
  • Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 25, 2025, as Hug a Sheep Day in the State of New York
  • Type: Resolution (memorializing the Governor)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: June 5, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: John Lemondes

This measure is a non-binding resolution that requests the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing a designated day—October 25, 2025—as “Hug a Sheep Day” in New York. As a memorial, it does not create new law or spending authorities; its effect is ceremonial and symbolic, designed to highlight agricultural themes and public engagement with sheep farming.

Purpose and Intent

  • To urge the Governor to issue a proclamation declaring October 25, 2025, as Hug a Sheep Day in New York.
  • To promote awareness of sheep farming, animal husbandry, rural communities, and related agricultural industries.
  • To provide a platform for public recognition and celebration of agricultural practices and the human-animal relationship within the state.

Key Provisions (Substantive Content)

  • The bill expresses the legislature’s support for designating a specific day to celebrate sheep farming and related activities.
  • It requests the Governor to issue an official proclamation naming October 25, 2025, as Hug a Sheep Day.
  • There are no associated appropriations, mandates, or regulatory effects tied to this resolution.

Affected Parties

  • Governor of New York: Recipient of the memorial request to issue a proclamation.
  • General Public and Agricultural Community: Beneficiaries of statewide recognition; likely to see increased public awareness of sheep farming and rural life.
  • Sheep Farmers and Related Industries: May benefit from promotional attention and opportunities to engage in community or educational events around the designated day.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: June 5, 2025.
  • ** referral:** Referred to Calendar on June 5, 2025 (listed twice in actions, likely clerical duplication).
  • Adoption: Adopted by the Legislature on June 6, 2025 (listed as ADOPTED twice, indicating passage in the legislature).
  • Next Step: With adoption, the measure is a formal request to the Governor to issue a proclamation. The proclamation, if issued, would be a ceremonial acknowledgment and would not create new statutory obligations.

Legislative History (Actions)

  • 2025-06-05: REFERRED TO CALENDAR
  • 2025-06-06: ADOPTED

Notes

  • As a memorializing resolution, the bill is ceremonial in nature and does not enact policy changes or allocate funds.
  • The impact depends on whether Governor Hochul issues the requested proclamation designating Hug a Sheep Day on October 25, 2025.

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

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