Designates second weekend in April of each year as "Vaisakhi Weekend" in New Jersey.
AJR 238 is a ceremonial joint resolution designating the second weekend in April each year as "Vaisakhi Weekend" in New Jersey. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups through policy changes; instead, it requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation to recognize Vaisakhi, a significant Sikh holiday marking the founding of the Khalsa community. The resolution honors the Sikh community's contributions and aligns with their traditional celebration on April 13th or 14th. This is purely a symbolic designation with no regulatory or financial impact.
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Nov 2025
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Introduced Nov 24, 2025
Last action Nov 24, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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Carol Murphy
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