Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 17-23, 2025, as Constitution Week in the State of New York
Summary
This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 17-23, 2025, as Constitution Week in New York State, in conjunction with National Constitution Week. The measure recites the historical significance of the U.S. Constitution, the founding principles of liberty, justice, consent of the governed, and the balance between federal and state powers, and it emphasizes the Constitution’s continuing role as a guide for American government.
The resolution is largely ceremonial and educational in nature. It does not create new programs, impose duties, or change substantive law; instead, it expresses the Legislature’s support for observance of Constitution Week and directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor. Its practical effect is to encourage public recognition of constitutional history and civic values in New York.
Impact
K00638 has no direct legal or fiscal impact on state statutes, agencies, or regulated parties. It does not amend the Education Law, Executive Law, or any other statute, and it does not require state or local governments to take action beyond the symbolic observance it encourages. Its effect is limited to a legislative expression of support for a gubernatorial proclamation and public commemoration of Constitution Week.
Sentiment
The tone of the resolution is strongly affirmative and celebratory, with the Legislature praising the Constitution as the foundation of liberty, justice, and democratic governance. Because the measure is commemorative rather than regulatory, there is no recorded opposition in the provided materials, no committee debate, and no vote history indicating controversy. The overall sentiment appears unanimous or at least noncontentious, reflecting broad institutional support for civic observance and constitutional education.
Contention
No notable points of contention appear in the available record. The resolution does not raise policy disputes, budget concerns, or implementation questions, and there are no committee transcripts or votes showing disagreement. Any differences in view would likely be limited to the symbolic emphasis on constitutional heritage rather than to the substance of state law, but none are documented here.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides for the election of constitutional convention delegates and vote requirements necessary for the adoption of a new constitution (RR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
(Constitutional Amendment) Modifies disposition of certain state revenues through repeal of the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund and deposits of certain revenue streams into the Budget Stabilization Fund (RRF INCREASE GF RV See Note)
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the application of state monies to the unfunded accrued liability of the Teachers' Retirement System of La. (EN DECREASE SD RV See Note)
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