New York Senate Bill J01802

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/19/26
• Refer: 3/19/26
• Report Pass: 3/24/26
• Passed: 3/24/26

Caption

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 15-21, 2026, as Surveyors Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Surveyors Week

Summary

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 15-21, 2026, as Surveyors Week in New York State, aligning with National Surveyors Week. It is a commemorative measure that recognizes the work of professional land surveyors and their role in property boundaries, mapping, engineering, hydrographic work, geodetic surveying, and cartography. The resolution highlights the historical importance of surveying in the development of New York and the United States, noting that surveyors helped establish property ownership and that several U.S. presidents once worked as surveyors. It also emphasizes the education, training, mathematics, and licensing requirements of the profession, as well as the existence of regional and national professional surveying organizations.

Impact

The resolution does not amend state law, create a new program, or impose regulatory or fiscal obligations. Its practical effect is limited to formally requesting a gubernatorial proclamation and publicly recognizing the surveying profession in New York State. The measure may help raise awareness of surveyors and their professional associations, but it does not change the legal status, duties, or licensing rules for surveyors or affect property law directly.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment is strongly supportive and celebratory. The text frames surveyors as essential contributors to the state’s historical development, property system, and modern infrastructure, and there is no indication of opposition in the available context. Because there are no recorded committee transcripts or votes, the bill appears to be a noncontroversial recognition resolution with broad ceremonial appeal.

Contention

No notable points of contention are evident in the bill text or available legislative history. The resolution is purely honorary and asks the Governor to issue a proclamation, so there are no apparent disagreements over policy, funding, or legal change. Any discussion would likely center on the value of professional recognition and the significance of surveying to land ownership, mapping, and public works rather than on substantive legislative disputes.