New York K1478: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to declare June 2026, as North American Hurricane Awareness Month in the State of New York, at the start of the Atlantic hurricane season

What the bill says

From the introduced text, May 27, 2026:

Assembly Resolution No. 1478 BY: M. of A. Rules (Williams) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to declare June 2026, as North American Hurricane Awareness Month in the State of New York, at the start of the Atlantic hurricane season WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to declare June 2026, as North American Hurricane Awareness Month in the State of New York, at the start of the Atlantic hurricane season; and WHEREAS, The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th; and WHEREAS, National Weather Service defines a hurricane as an intense tropical weather system with well-defined circulation and sustained winds of 74 mph (64 knots) or higher; and WHEREAS, The category scale of 1-5 estimates potential property damage, where a category 3 or higher is considered a major hurricane; as the wind speed and intensity of a storm increases, the category number increases; and WHEREAS, Hurricanes can pose a significant threat to many communities; the damage and trauma sustained from Hurricane Sandy was the deadliest and most destructive hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season in New York; and WHEREAS, There are four stages of hurricane development: tropical disturbance, tropical depression, tropical storm, tropical cyclone (hurricane); and WHEREAS, Tropical disturbance is defined when cloud columns develop into a cluster of thunderstorms; …

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Sponsors

• Jaime Williams (D, 59) · primary sponsor
• Joseph Angelino (R, 121)
• Andrea Bailey (R, 133)
• Anil Beephan (R, 105)
• Karl Brabenec (R, 98)
• Edward Braunstein (D, 26)
• Alec Brook-Krasny (D, 46)
• Brown, Eric (R, 20)
• Brown, Keith (R, 12)
• Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
• Joseph DeStefano (R, 3)
• Michael Fitzpatrick (R, 8)

Latest actions

1. May 28, 2026: ADOPTED
2. May 27, 2026: REFERRED TO CALENDAR

Common questions

What is K1478?

K1478 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to declare June 2026, as North American Hurricane Awareness Month in the State of New York, at the start of the Atlantic hurricane season.

What is the status of K1478?

Passed both chambers as of May 28, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (May 28, 2026).

Who sponsored K1478?

Jaime Williams (D, 59), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for K1478?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1478