K 1074 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 22, 2026, as Water Day in the State of New York

This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare March 22, 2026, as Water Day in New York State to align with the global observance of World Water Day. The resolution highlights the importance of water for daily activities like drinking, agriculture, and sanitation, while emphasizing the need to protect groundwater and address water scarcity. It does not create new laws or programs but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about water conservation and access issues. The bill affects only the state's official calendar and does not change any existing policies or require funding.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Assembly Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Assembly by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED
lower
Mar 20, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CALENDAR
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Chantel Jackson
DDemocratic
NY
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