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NY K00147

NY K00147
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025, as Reading Month in the State of New York

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Introduced
02/28/2025
In Committee
02/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
03/03/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/03/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025, as Reading Month in the State of New York

AI Summary

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025 as Reading Month in New York State, highlighting significant literacy challenges and the importance of reading. The resolution notes that 25 million children in the United States lack proficient reading skills, and in New York specifically, 42% of 4th graders and a similar percentage of 8th graders are below basic reading proficiency levels. It emphasizes that 3.9 million New York residents lack functional literacy, with 43% of adults with the lowest literacy levels living at or below the poverty line. The resolution underscores that reading proficiency is crucial for financial stability, employment prospects, and civic engagement, and acknowledges March's traditional recognition as Reading Month in honor of children's author Dr. Seuss. By passing this resolution, the Legislative Body formally requests Governor Hochul to officially designate March 2025 as Reading Month and encourages all New Yorkers to prioritize reading as an important life activity. A copy of the resolution will be transmitted to Governor Hochul.

Sponsors (45)

Joe Angelino (R)*,  Andrea Bailey (R)*,  Didi Barrett (D)*,  Karl Brabenec (R)*,  Ed Braunstein (D)*,  Chris Burdick (D)*,  Marianne Buttenschon (D)*,  Patrick Carroll (D)*,  Patrick Chludzinski (R)*,  William Conrad (D)*,  Catalina Cruz (D)*,  Joe DeStefano (R)*,  Mike Fitzpatrick (R)*,  Jeff Gallahan (R)*,  Deborah Glick (D)*,  Scott Gray (R)*,  Judy Griffin (D)*,  Alicia Hyndman (D)*,  Josh Jensen (R)*,  Billy Jones (D)*,  Rebecca Kassay (D)*,  Paula Kay (D)*,  Charles Lavine (D)*,  Dana Levenberg (D)*,  Jen Lunsford (D)*,  Donna Lupardo (D)*,  Bill Magnarelli (D)*,  Brian Maher (R)*,  John McDonald (D)*,  Angelo Morinello (R)*,  Misha Novakhov (R)*,  Steven Raga (D)*,  Linda Rosenthal (D)*,  Angelo Santabarbara (D)*,  Nader Sayegh (D)*,  Thomas Schiavoni (D)*,  Rebecca Seawright (D)*,  Jo Anne Simon (D)*,  Tony Simone (D)*,  Matt Simpson (R)*,  Steve Stern (D)*,  Chris Tague (R)*,  David Weprin (D)*,  Carrie Woerner (D)*,  John Zaccaro (D)*, 

Last Action

adopted (on 03/03/2025)

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