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J 1274

Mourning the death of Lance Amato, FIIDA, esteemed design leader, mentor, and advocate for inclusive and human-centered design

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Harckham

A memorial resolution mourns Lance Amato, honors his leadership in inclusive, human-centered design, and offers condolences; ceremonial in nature with no policy or budget effect.

REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · J 1274

Summary of Bill J 1274: Mourning the Death of Lance Amato, FIIDA

Overview

Bill J 1274 is a memorial resolution introduced on September 26, 2025, and currently referred to the Finance Committee. The measure honors Lance Amato, FIIDA, described as an esteemed design leader, mentor, and advocate for inclusive and human-centered design. The sponsor listed is Pete Harckham (primary).

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly mourn and pay tribute to Lance Amato’s life and professional contributions.
  • To acknowledge Amato’s leadership in design and his advocacy for inclusive and human-centered approaches.
  • To express condolences to Amato’s family, colleagues, and the broader design community.
  • To formally recognize the impact of Amato’s work on design practice and mentorship.

Key Provisions (What the bill would do)

  • The bill would adopt formal statements of mourning and tribute within the official records.
  • It would acknowledge Amato’s achievements as a design leader and mentor who promoted inclusive design principles.
  • It would express condolences to the family and recognize the influence of Amato’s advocacy on inclusive and human-centered design.
  • As a memorial resolution, it is ceremonial in nature and does not enact policy changes or create budgetary obligations.

Sponsor and Legislative History

  • Primary Sponsor: Pete Harckham.
  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2025-09-26: Referred to Finance (listed twice in the record).

Who/What is Affected

  • The resolution primarily affects the legislature’s official record and recognition of Lance Amato.
  • The broader design community and institutions aligned with inclusive and human-centered design may view the resolution as an affirmation of Amato’s contributions.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced on September 26, 2025.
  • Referred to the Finance Committee on the same date (indicating the bill will be reviewed in committee before potential floor consideration).
  • No further actions are listed beyond the two identical referral entries; typical next steps would include committee discussion, potential amendments, and a vote if advanced.

Potential Impact

  • Moral and symbolic: formal recognition of Lance Amato’s contributions to design and mentorship.
  • The measure itself does not impose new policies or fiscal requirements.
  • May influence public remembrance and professional communities by highlighting the importance of inclusive and human-centered design leadership.

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

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