New York K1479: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2026, as Farmers Market Appreciation Month in the State of New York

What the bill says

From the introduced text, May 27, 2026:

Assembly Resolution No. 1479 BY: M. of A. Rules (Barrett) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2026, as Farmers Market Appreciation Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2026, as Farmers Market Appreciation Month in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Farmers' markets provide consumers with access to a wide range of high quality, nutritious, farm fresh and processed New York State agricultural and food products; and WHEREAS, Farmers' markets build links in New York State between upstate and downstate, rural and urban communities; and WHEREAS, Farmers' markets bring healthy eating to neighborhoods that lack fresh foods, and to many individuals who might not otherwise be able to afford quality produce; and WHEREAS, Farmers' markets provide affordable, convenient, healthy food, as well as increased access to fresh fruits and vegetables, thereby promoting health and fighting childhood obesity; and WHEREAS, Local food supports the local economy; it keeps local family farms in business, and family farms generally buy local; and WHEREAS, Farmers' markets contribute to the economic revitalization of the areas in which the markets are located; and WHEREAS, Local food builds community; when an individual buys directly from a farmer, they learn where their food comes from, engaging in a time-honored …

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Sponsors

• Didi Barrett (D, 106) · primary sponsor
• Joseph Angelino (R, 121)
• Andrea Bailey (R, 133)
• Anil Beephan (R, 105)
• Kenneth Blankenbush (R, 117)
• Karl Brabenec (R, 98)
• Brown, Keith (R, 12)
• Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
• Vivian Cook (D, 32)
• Brian Cunningham (D, 43)
• 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 K1479?

K1479 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2026, as Farmers Market Appreciation Month in the State of New York.

What is the status of K1479?

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

Who sponsored K1479?

Didi Barrett (D, 106), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for K1479?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1479