Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026 as Adopt a Shelter Dog Month in the State of New York
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate October 2026 as Adopt a Shelter Dog Month in New York. The resolution aims to raise awareness about shelter dogs and encourage people to adopt them during that month. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to support animal welfare organizations and reduce pet homelessness.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced May 29, 2026
Last action Jun 4, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Jun 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
May 29, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dean Murray
RRepublican/Conservative
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