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J 1175

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 28, 2025 as National Hunting and Fishing Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Griffo

Urges New York's Governor to proclaim Sept 28, 2025 as National Hunting and Fishing Day; ceremonial recognition, no new laws, funding, or programs.

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Bill Summary · J 1175

Summary of Bill J 1175 — Memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim September 28, 2025 as National Hunting and Fishing Day in the State of New York

Overview

Bill J 1175 is a joint memorializing resolution that would urge the Governor of New York to proclaim September 28, 2025 as National Hunting and Fishing Day within the State of New York. The measure is ceremonial in nature and does not itself create new laws or appropriations. It has proceedural status as adopted, meaning the Joint Legislature voted to memorialize the Governor to issue a formal proclamation on the designated date.

  • Bill type: Resolution (joint memorializing resolution)
  • Primary sponsor: Joseph A. Griffo
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: June 6, 2025

Purpose and Intent

  • The core purpose is to obtain an official proclamation from the Governor recognizing National Hunting and Fishing Day in the state on September 28, 2025.
  • The resolution acknowledges hunting and fishing activities as culturally and economically significant in New York and seeks statewide ceremonial recognition of the observance.

Key Provisions

  • The bill would memorialize the Governor to issue a proclamation designating September 28, 2025, as National Hunting and Fishing Day in New York.
  • There are no provisions for new programs, authorities, or funding; the act is purely ceremonial and informational.
  • The resolution calls for official recognition within the state, typically encouraging state agencies, organizations, and communities to observe the day.

Effects and Impact

  • Legal impact: None in terms of creating or changing statutory law. It does not authorize spending or create regulatory requirements.
  • Administrative impact: The Governor would issue a proclamation if and when appropriate. The proclamation would serve as a ceremonial acknowledgment and could be used by state agencies, outdoor recreation groups, and community organizations for events or educational activities.
  • Stakeholders likely affected: hunting and fishing communities, wildlife and conservation organizations, outdoor recreation groups, educators, and local governments that participate in or promote NHFD-related activities.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • 2025-06-06: Introduced and referred to Finance
  • 2025-06-10: Reported to calendar for consideration (duplicated entries indicate multiple calendar actions)
  • 2025-06-10: Adopted (by the relevant legislative chamber(s))
  • Sponsor: Joseph A. Griffo (primary)

What Happens Next

  • With adoption, the bill is typically transmitted to the Governor for endorsement in the form of a proclamation designating September 28, 2025, as National Hunting and Fishing Day in New York.
  • If the Governor issues the proclamation, the observance would be recognized statewide on that date through ceremonial observances, events, and communications.

If you’d like, I can add context on National Hunting and Fishing Day generally, or compare similar memorializing resolutions in New York to illustrate typical scope and impact.

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

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