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NY J01440

Resolution

Status

Passed

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Roxanne Persaud

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 5, 2026, as World Environment Day in New York State
  • World Environment Day is a United Nations observance held annually on June 5th since 1974, celebrated in more than 100 countries
  • Highlights environmental restoration efforts including reforestation, soil conservation, wildlife population recovery, and removing plastics from oceans
  • Emphasizes that natural processes like reforestation can store carbon while restoring biodiversity, clean water, and air
  • Sponsored by Senator Persaud as a non-binding resolution to increase public awareness of environmental issues

Legislative Description

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 5, 2026, as World Environment Day in the State of New York

Last Action

ADOPTED

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/14/2026

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