New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York K1511: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2026, as Culinary Arts Month in the State of New York
Status: Passed both chambers, May 29, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 28, 2026:
Assembly Resolution No. 1511 BY: M. of A. Rules (DeStefano) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2026, as Culinary Arts Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that are set aside to recognize the professional cooks and chefs who bring innovative cuisine from their kitchens to our tables every day; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2026, as Culinary Arts Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Culinary Arts Month; and WHEREAS, National Culinary Arts Month has been observed since at least 2002; culinary arts, in which culinary means "related to cooking", are the cuisine arts of food preparation, cooking, and presentation of food, usually in the form of meals; and WHEREAS, Around the country, culinary schools, restaurants, and kitchens will be honoring chefs for their inventive recipes and creative dishes; the month-long celebration spotlights the best in the industry, the latest trends and what is exciting in the culinary world; and WHEREAS, From delicate pastries to the freshest seafood dishes and spice combinations, chefs and cooks hone their skills daily to stay on the edge of culinary perfection; and WHEREAS, Events which celebrate the culinary arts and the …
Sponsors
- Joseph DeStefano (R, 3) · primary sponsor
- Joseph Angelino (R, 121)
- Kenneth Blankenbush (R, 117)
- Brown, Eric (R, 20)
- Brown, Keith (R, 12)
- Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
- Judy Griffin (D, 21)
- Stephen Hawley (R, 139)
- Donna Lupardo (D, 123)
- Brian Maher (R, 101)
- Brian Manktelow (R, 130)
- Brian Miller (R, 122)
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : REFERRED TO CALENDAR
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is K1511?
- K1511 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 2026, as Culinary Arts Month in the State of New York.
- What is the status of K1511?
- Passed both chambers as of May 29, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (May 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored K1511?
- Joseph DeStefano (R, 3), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for K1511?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1511
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