New York K1482: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 12, 2026, as Women Veterans Recognition Day in the State of New York

What the bill says

From the introduced text, May 27, 2026:

Assembly Resolution No. 1482 BY: M. of A. Rules (Hunter) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 12, 2026, as Women Veterans Recognition Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, Seventy-eight years ago, on June 12, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed into law the Women's Armed Services Act of 1948 (P.L. 625-80th Congress); this law ensured that women would have a permanent place in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines; and WHEREAS, The late Senator Margaret Chase Smith from Maine authorized the legislation that President Truman signed; the Act remains the most significant legislation pertaining to women's military service and is the cornerstone for policies and regulations affecting women; and WHEREAS, Women have always answered the call to duty, serving the United States of America with integrity and respect; and WHEREAS, When the draft ended in 1973, women represented just two percent of the enlisted forces and eight percent of the officer corps; today sixteen percent of the enlisted force are women and nineteen percent of women are in the officer corps; and WHEREAS, Women from New York who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States have made countless contributions and tremendous sacrifices; and WHEREAS, It is important to recognize the contributions of New York women veterans, and to educate the people of New …

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Sponsors

• Pamela Hunter (D, 128) · primary sponsor
• Joseph Angelino (R, 121)
• Sam Berger (D, 27)
• Kenneth Blankenbush (R, 117)
• Karl Brabenec (R, 98)
• Alec Brook-Krasny (D, 46)
• Christopher Burdick (D, 93)
• Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
• Joseph DeStefano (R, 3)
• Michael Fitzpatrick (R, 8)
• Jeff Gallahan (R, 131)
• Scott Gray (R, 116)

Latest actions

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

Common questions

What is K1482?

K1482 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 12, 2026, as Women Veterans Recognition Day in the State of New York.

What is the status of K1482?

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

Who sponsored K1482?

Pamela Hunter (D, 128), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for K1482?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1482