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NY K00933
NY K00933Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2026, as Black History Month in the State of New York
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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
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 resolution, a formal request from the New York State Legislative Body, urges Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare February 2026 as Black History Month across the state. The resolution emphasizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating the significant achievements, resilience, and contributions of African Americans throughout history, acknowledging their struggles and their profound impact on the nation's economic, scientific, artistic, and moral foundations. It highlights key historical moments like the abolition of slavery through the Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the 13th Amendment, as well as the pivotal role of the Civil Rights Movement and its leaders. The resolution also celebrates the ingenuity, creativity, and cultural influence of Black Americans in fields ranging from science and invention to music, literature, business, and sports, underscoring that Black history is an integral part of American history. Copies of this resolution will be sent to the Governor and to events commemorating Black History Month in New York.
Sponsors (148)
George Alvarez (D)*,
Khaleel Anderson (D)*,
Joe Angelino (R)*,
Andrea Bailey (R)*,
Didi Barrett (D)*,
Anil Beephan Jr. (R)*,
Scott Bendett (R)*,
Michael Benedetto (D)*,
Sam Berger (D)*,
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D)*,
Ken Blankenbush (R)*,
Jake Blumencranz (R)*,
Paul Bologna (R)*,
Alex Bores (D)*,
Karl Brabenec (R)*,
Ed Braunstein (D)*,
Harry Bronson (D)*,
Alec Brook-Krasny (R)*,
Ari Brown (R)*,
Keith Brown (R)*,
Chris Burdick (D)*,
Pat Burke (D)*,
Noah Burroughs (D)*,
Marianne Buttenschon (D)*,
Patrick Carroll (D)*,
Robert Carroll (D)*,
Michael Cashman (D)*,
Monique Chandler-Waterman (D)*,
Lester Chang (R)*,
Patrick Chludzinski (R)*,
Sarah Clark (D)*,
William Colton (D)*,
William Conrad (D)*,
Vivian Cook (D)*,
Catalina Cruz (D)*,
Brian Cunningham (D)*,
Landon Dais (D)*,
Maritza Davila (D)*,
Manny De Los Santos (D)*,
Joe DeStefano (R)*,
Erik Dilan (D)*,
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D)*,
Dave DiPietro (R)*,
Michael Durso (R)*,
Chris Eachus (D)*,
Simcha Eichenstein (D)*,
Charles Fall (D)*,
Mike Fitzpatrick (R)*,
Chris Friend (R)*,
Emily Gallagher (D)*,
Jeff Gallahan (R)*,
Jarett Gandolfo (R)*,
Eddie Gibbs (D)*,
Jodi Giglio (R)*,
Deborah Glick (D)*,
Jessica González-Rojas (D)*,
Scott Gray (R)*,
Judy Griffin (D)*,
Steve Hawley (R)*,
Carl Heastie (D)*,
Andrew Hevesi (D)*,
Larinda Hooks (D)*,
Pamela Hunter (D)*,
Alicia Hyndman (D)*,
Chantel Jackson (D)*,
Jonathan Jacobson (D)*,
Josh Jensen (R)*,
Rebecca Kassay (D)*,
Paula Kay (D)*,
Anna Kelles (D)*,
Ron Kim (D)*,
Micah Lasher (D)*,
Charles Lavine (D)*,
Grace Lee (D)*,
John Lemondes (R)*,
Dana Levenberg (D)*,
Nikki Lucas (D)*,
Jen Lunsford (D)*,
Donna Lupardo (D)*,
Bill Magnarelli (D)*,
Brian Maher (R)*,
Brian Manktelow (R)*,
John McDonald (D)*,
Dave McDonough (R)*,
Karen McMahon (D)*,
Demond Meeks (D)*,
John Mikulin (R)*,
Brian Miller (R)*,
Marcela Mitaynes (D)*,
Andrew Molitor (R)*,
Angelo Morinello (R)*,
Daniel Norber (R)*,
Misha Novakhov (R)*,
Kwani O'Pharrow (D)*,
Steve Otis (D)*,
Phil Palmesano (R)*,
Amy Paulin (D)*,
Stacey Pheffer Amato (D)*,
Sam Pirozzolo (R)*,
Steven Raga (D)*,
Jenifer Rajkumar (D)*,
Phil Ramos (D)*,
Mike Reilly (R)*,
Karines Reyes (D)*,
Jonathan Rivera (D)*,
Gabriella Romero (D)*,
Linda Rosenthal (D)*,
Nily Rozic (D)*,
Angelo Santabarbara (D)*,
Nader Sayegh (D)*,
Thomas Schiavoni (D)*,
Rebecca Seawright (D)*,
Joseph Sempolinski (R)*,
Amanda Septimo (D)*,
Maryjane Shimsky (D)*,
Sarahana Shrestha (D)*,
Jo Anne Simon (D)*,
Tony Simone (D)*,
Matt Simpson (R)*,
Matt Slater (R)*,
Doug Smith (R)*,
Robert Smullen (R)*,
Michaelle Solages (D)*,
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D)*,
Phil Steck (D)*,
Steve Stern (D)*,
Al Stirpe (D)*,
Chris Tague (R)*,
Mike Tannousis (R)*,
Yudelka Tapia (D)*,
Al Taylor (D)*,
Emerita Torres (D)*,
Claire Valdez (D)*,
Clyde Vanel (D)*,
Latrice Walker (D)*,
David Weprin (D)*,
Aron Wieder (D)*,
Jaime Williams (D)*,
Carrie Woerner (D)*,
Jordan Wright (D)*,
Kalman Yeger (D)*,
John Zaccaro (D)*,
Stefani Zinerman (D)*,
Will Barclay (R),
Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D),
Gary Pretlow (D),
Ed Ra (R),
Mary Beth Walsh (R),
Last Action
adopted (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K933 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=K00933&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#K00933 |
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