K 1381: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 16, 2026, as Hispanic Media Day in the State of New York
<p> This resolution asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare August 16, 2026, as Hispanic Media Day in New York State. The legislation recognizes the significant and positive contributions of Hispanic media to all communities across the state. It highlights that the industry has over 50 years of experience in radio, press, and television, providing vital support for community development. The resolution also notes that the majority of professionals in this field are highly skilled and that their work has driven the growth of the Hispanic community and established media outlets within New York. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes that the expansion of Hispanic media has fostered the growth of small businesses and played a decisive role in the development of American society for future generations. </p>
- What is the current status of K 1381?
- As of May 24, 2026, K 1381 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on May 18, 2026, was "adopted".
- Did K 1381 pass?
- Yes. K 1381 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action May 18, 2026). New York laws take effect on the date written into the bill, often immediately on signing or a set number of days afterward.
- Who wrote K 1381, and where is it now?
- K 1381 was authored by Asm. George Alvarez.
| May. 18, 2026 | adopted |
| May. 15, 2026 | referred to calendar |
Assembly Resolution No. 1381 BY: M. of A. Alvarez MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 16, 2026, as Hispanic Media Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the impact, in a positive and substantial way, the contributions the Hispanic media has had on all the communities in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim, August 16, 2026, as Hispanic Media Day; and WHEREAS, Since the Hispanic media has more than 50 years of experience in the communication of radio, press and television, their contributions are vital to the development of the community at large; and WHEREAS, A majority of the Hispanic media are truly professionals in their areas of work; and WHEREAS, The Hispanic media's contributions have allowed the growth of the Hispanic community and the overall development of media established in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, The growth of the Hispanic media has constituted in the growth of small businesses and the community at large; and WHEREAS, The Hispanic media in general has made significant contributions to the overall development of American society; and WHEREAS, The Hispanic media has and will always play a decisive role for generations in the State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 16, 2026, as Hispanic Media Day in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York.