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NY J00930

NY J00930
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 1, 2025, as May Day in the State of New York


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Introduced
05/02/2025
In Committee
05/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/06/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/06/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 1, 2025, as May Day in the State of New York

AI Summary

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 1, 2025, as May Day in New York State, recognizing the historical significance of International Workers' Day. The resolution highlights the importance of workers across all sectors, including union and non-union employees, and pays tribute to the Haymarket rally of 1886 in Chicago, which is considered the origin of May Day and the movement for an eight-hour workday. The legislative body acknowledges New York's strong union traditions and workers' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining, while also affirming the global recognition of May 1st as a day honoring workers worldwide. The resolution calls on the Governor to formally recognize this day and requests that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to Governor Hochul, symbolizing the legislative body's commitment to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of workers to the state's productivity and economic strength.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (59)

Jessica Ramos (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),  Andrew Gounardes (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),  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),  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),  Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D),  Jim Tedisco (R),  Lea Webb (D),  Bill Weber (R),  Alexis Weik (R), 

Last Action

ADOPTED (on 05/06/2025)

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