K 1608 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Recognizing June 13, 2026, as Dragonfly Day in the State of New York

This bill designates June 13, 2026, as Dragonfly Day in New York to raise public awareness about the importance of dragonflies as indicators of wetland health. The resolution highlights how dragonflies help control mosquito populations and serves as a symbol for the need to protect wetland ecosystems from pollution and development. It emphasizes that healthy wetlands provide essential services like flood control and water filtration, urging the state to support nature-based solutions for climate resilience. The bill does not create new laws or funding but aims to encourage greater public attention on preserving these critical habitats.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Assembly Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 3, 2026 Last action Jun 3, 2026
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This bill passed the Assembly by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Jun 3, 2026
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Jun 3, 2026
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