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NY J01535
NY J01535Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2026, as Black History Month in the State of New York
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2026, as Black History Month in the State of New York
AI Summary
This joint resolution urges Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim February 2026 as Black History Month in New York State. The resolution highlights the importance of recognizing and celebrating the achievements, contributions, and resilience of African Americans throughout history, acknowledging their struggles and triumphs, from the abolition of slavery through the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement, to their profound impact on American culture, science, arts, and sports. It emphasizes that Black history is integral to American history and commends the African-American community for preserving its traditions. The resolution also directs that copies be sent to the Governor and to events commemorating Black History Month across the state.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (63)
Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D)*,
Joe Addabbo (D),
Jake Ashby (R),
Jamaal Bailey (D),
April Baskin (D),
George Borrello (R),
Erik Bottcher (D),
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),
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),
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),
Sam Sutton (D),
Jim Tedisco (R),
Mark Walczyk (R),
Lea Webb (D),
Bill Weber (R),
Alexis Weik (R),
Jeremy Zellner (D),
Last Action
ADOPTED (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1535 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=J01535&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#J01535 |
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