What's happening
This bill requires Donald J. Trump State Park in New York to be renamed to something other than Donald J. Trump State Park.
Why it matters
Reflects shifting public attitudes and political climates. The mandated renaming indicates how public spaces and honors can be reconsidered as social and political views about the individuals they recognize change over time.
Sets a precedent for handling controversial or politicized names. If passed, this bill could serve as a model for other jurisdictions considering removal or renaming of public landmarks named after divisive figures.
Involves state resources for implementation. The bill requires not just a name change but also updates to signage and administrative records, which will use state funds and staff time.
Impacts local identity and community associations. For residents near the park, and for visitors, the park’s identity and its association with a national figure will be altered, potentially affecting local narratives and community pride or opposition.
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Rename Trump State Park
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Sponsors
2 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Rename Trump State Park
In Assembly Committee · Tourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development · Sponsor Nily Rozic
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
443
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE (Prefiled)
January 9, 2019
Introduced by Sen. HOYLMAN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation
AN ACT directing the commissioner of the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to provide for the re-designation of Donald J. Trump State Park, in Putnam and Westchester counties to a name other than Donald J. Trump State Park
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The commissioner of the office parks, recreation and historic preservation shall provide for the re-designation of Donald J. Trump State Park, in Putnam and Westchester counties to a name other than Donald J. Trump State Park. The commissioner of the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation shall provide for the installation and maintenance of appropriate signage and any other administrative actions necessary to implement the provisions of this act.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01164-01-9
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act directing the commissioner of the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to provide for the re-designation of Donald J. Trump State Park, in Putnam and Westchester counties to a name other than Donald J. Trump State Park
Purpose
This bill would direct the commissioner of the office of parks, recre- ation and historic preservation to rename Donald J. Trump State Park.
Summary of provisions
Section I of the bill provides for the re-designation of Donald J. Trump State Park as well as the installation and maintenance of signage to this effect.
Section II sets forth the effective date.
Justification
New York State has always been known for its history of welcoming and embracing people of all cultures and backgrounds. Even our park system reflects these values. According to the Declaration of Policy of the Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation, our parks should foster and strengthen the sense of purpose, well-being and identity of the citizens of this state. The names of these parks and green spaces should embody the goals of uplifting and unifying New Yorkers. For these reasons the Donald J. Trump State Park should be renamed.
Legislative history
S.7206 of 2018 (Hoylman): Died in Cultural Affairs A.8669 of 2017-2018 (Rozic): Died in Tourism
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Immediately.
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