Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 8, 2026, as Military Spouse Appreciation Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Military Spouse Appreciation Day
This bill directs the Governor of New York to officially recognize May 8, 2026, as Military Spouse Appreciation Day within the state. The measure aims to honor the contributions of military spouses by aligning the state observance with the national date, which falls on the Friday before Mother's Day. Upon adoption, a formal resolution will be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul to enact this proclamation. The bill affects military families by providing a designated day to acknowledge their support role, though it does not create new laws or funding.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Assembly Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 22, 2026
Last action May 26, 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
May 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED
lower
May 22, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CALENDAR
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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