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NY J00835

NY J00835
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to recognize April 20, 2025, in honor of the 248th Anniversary of the adoption of the first New York State Constitution

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Introduced
04/21/2025
In Committee
04/29/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
04/29/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/29/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to recognize April 20, 2025, in honor of the 248th Anniversary of the adoption of the first New York State Constitution

AI Summary

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to recognize April 20, 2025, as the 248th anniversary of the adoption of the first New York State Constitution, highlighting the historical significance of this founding document. The resolution provides historical context, noting that the Constitutional Convention first gathered on July 10, 1776, in White Plains, New York, and was repeatedly disrupted by British military threats during the American Revolutionary War. On April 20, 1777, the Convention successfully adopted the first state constitution, creating an independent and democratic State of New York. The resolution emphasizes the constitution's importance as a foundational document that defines citizens' rights and privileges, and acknowledges that New York has adopted five constitutions over 247 years, continually evolving to reflect changing societal standards and creating a more inclusive understanding of rights. By memorializing this anniversary, the resolution aims to underscore the significance of the state constitution and the importance of educating citizens about its historical and ongoing role in governance.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (62)

Andrew Gounardes (D)*,  Joe Addabbo (D),  Jake Ashby (R),  Jamaal Bailey (D),  April Baskin (D),  George Borrello (R),  Jabari Brisport (D),  Samra Brouk (D),  Siela Bynoe (D),  Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R),  Stephen Chan (R),  Cordell Cleare (D),  Leroy Comrie (D),  Jeremy Cooney (D),  Patricia Fahy (D),  Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),  Patrick Gallivan (R),  Michael Gianaris (D),  Kristen Gonzalez (D),  Joe Griffo (R),  Pete Harckham (D),  Pam Helming (R),  Michelle Hinchey (D),  Brad Hoylman (D),  Robert Jackson (D),  Brian Kavanagh (D),  Liz Krueger (D),  Andrew Lanza (R),  John Liu (D),  Monica Martinez (D),  Jack Martins (R),  Mario Mattera (R),  Rachel May (D),  Shelley Mayer (D),  Dean Murray (R),  Zellnor Myrie (D),  Tom O'Mara (R),  Peter Oberacker (R),  Rob Ortt (R),  Tony Palumbo (R),  Kevin Parker (D),  Roxanne Persaud (D),  Jessica Ramos (D),  Steve Rhoads (R),  Gustavo Rivera (D),  Rob Rolison (R),  Christopher Ryan (D),  Sean Ryan (D),  Julia Salazar (D),  James Sanders (D),  Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D),  Luis Sepúlveda (D),  Jose Serrano (D),  James Skoufis (D),  Toby Stavisky (D),  Dan Stec (R),  Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D),  Jim Tedisco (R),  Mark Walczyk (R),  Lea Webb (D),  Bill Weber (R),  Alexis Weik (R), 

Last Action

ADOPTED (on 04/29/2025)

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