New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York K1594: Commemorating Apple Cider Day on September 26, 2025, and highlighting New York's apple industry
Status: Passed both chambers, June 3, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, June 3, 2026:
Assembly Resolution No. 1594 BY: M. of A. Novakhov COMMEMORATING Apple Cider Day on September 26, 2025, and highlighting New York's apple industry WHEREAS, New York State is a leading producer of apples, and its apple industry plays a crucial role in the state's agricultural economy, providing fresh, high-quality apples for local consumption and national distribution; and WHEREAS, The origin of apple cider dates back to 3,000 B.C. when the Celts in Britain made the beverage using crabapples; unlike the cider we know today, this beverage was bitter because it used the local crabapples that grew in small shrubs; the Roman invasion of England in 55 B.C. brought with it apple cultivators and orcharding techniques; the harvests from these orchards were then used to make cider; and WHEREAS, The Norman invasion of England in 1066 introduced acidic cider apples and advanced apple-pressing technology to make the juice-extraction process easier; this made cider a popular drink in England and around the world; and WHEREAS, Western Europe went through a climate shift between the 14th and 19th centuries called The Little Ice Age, where the overall temperature dropped, causing grape vineyards to suffer as they needed a warmer climate; since apples could survive cooler temperatures, cider became the predominant alcoholic beverage over wine; and WHEREAS, Due to an increasing market and demand, …
Sponsors
- Michael Novakhov (R, 45) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : INTRODUCED
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is K1594?
- K1594 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Commemorating Apple Cider Day on September 26, 2025, and highlighting New York's apple industry.
- What is the status of K1594?
- Passed both chambers as of June 3, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (June 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored K1594?
- Michael Novakhov (R, 45).
- Where is the official record for K1594?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1594
Source: official New York record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.