Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 3-9, 2026, as Compost Awareness Week in the State of New York
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare May 3-9, 2026, as Compost Awareness Week in New York. The resolution highlights the benefits of composting, such as reducing waste in landfills, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and improving soil health. It serves as a public education initiative to encourage communities and organizations to learn more about composting practices. The bill does not create new laws or funding but instead promotes awareness of an existing international observance.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Assembly Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 6, 2026
Last action May 7, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Assembly by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED
lower
May 6, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CALENDAR
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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