What's happening
This resolution urges Governor Hochul to proclaim March 28, 2026, 8:30-9:30pm as Earth Hour in New York State.
Why it matters
Highlights symbolic climate action. By urging a statewide Earth Hour, the resolution reinforces New York’s commitment to global climate awareness and encourages collective action on environmental issues.
Promotes visible participation. The call for landmarks like the Empire State Building and Niagara Falls to go dark aims to create a striking visual statement, signaling environmental consciousness to both New Yorkers and the international community.
Supports youth and public engagement. The resolution acknowledges recent climate activism by students, using Earth Hour as a way to validate their efforts and engage broader public participation in sustainability initiatives.
Encourages reflection on daily impact. By linking daily activities and the built environment to environmental consequences, the resolution seeks to spark new discussions about sustainable practices and resource conservation at both individual and institutional levels.
Albany, before your first meeting.
Every bill that moved yesterday, summarized in a sentence and ranked by impact. The Albany Scorecard follows on Sundays.
Free. Unsubscribe in one click. Want alerts on specific bills? Create an account.
Headline styles
Declare Earth Hour Statewide
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
No co-sponsors yet.
History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
Full text
1 pageUnderlined is new[Struck] is removedOfficial text on nysenate.gov ↗
Senate Resolution No. 1372 BY: Senator PERSAUD MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
8:30pm - 9:30pm on March 28, 2026, as Earth Hour in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to increase public awareness of, and appreciation for, the natural resources of this great Empire State, as well as recognize the role… Show allHide
8:30pm - 9:30pm on March 28, 2026, as Earth Hour in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to increase public awareness of, and appreciation for, the natural resources of this great Empire State, as well as recognize the role all citizens have in protecting the environment and the quality of life within 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 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM on Saturday, March 28, 2026, as Earth Hour in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of International Earth Hour; and WHEREAS, Created by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in Sydney, Australia, in 2007, Earth Hour is observed annually on the last Saturday of March to encourage individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights, for one hour, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m, as a symbol of commitment to the planet; and WHEREAS, In 2020, millions of people at home and almost 18,000 landmarks and monuments across over 190 countries and territories switched off their lights to promote awareness and conversation concerning issues of climate change, habitat loss and natural resource conservation; and WHEREAS, New York State should once again take its place among these world sites in 2026, and demonstrate the commitment of our staid institutions, both public and private, by going dark in reflection of the environmental impacts to which our built world and daily activities unwittingly contribute; and WHEREAS, Having iconic sites such as the Empire State Building, The Capitol, and Niagara Falls go dark will have a deep and meaningful impact on people around the world, show support for students who recently participated in demonstrations for climate change action, and catalyze new ways of thinking about how we can prosper as a society without depleting our planet's vitality; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM on March
28, 2026, as Earth Hour 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.
Reflowed for reading: line numbers and page breaks removed. Cite the official text.
Summaries, headlines and scores are AI-generated from the official bill text. How we score bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation.