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NY S01971

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/12/2017

Primary Sponsor

Tony Avella

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends New York Executive Law by adding Section 168-b to establish a framework for designating months of commemoration
  • Designates May as "Korean American Family Month" each year in recognition and special honor of Korean Americans and their families
  • Specifies that months of commemoration are not holidays or half-holidays but are set aside for recognition and special honor of persons, groups, ideals, or goals
  • Allows for additional months to be designated through gubernatorial proclamation or joint resolution of the Senate and Assembly
  • Takes effect January 1 of the year following enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to designating the month of May "Korean American Family Month".

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2018
Finance1/3/2018
Governmental Operations6/12/2017
Finance1/11/2017

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