Designates April 9 of each year as "Paul Robeson Day" in State of New Jersey.
SJR 46 designates April 9 of each year as "Paul Robeson Day" in New Jersey to honor the life and legacy of Paul Leroy Robeson, who was born in Princeton on April 9, 1898. The bill requires the Governor to annually issue a proclamation encouraging public officials, organizations, and citizens to observe the day with appropriate activities. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws or affect policies - it solely commemorates Robeson’s achievements as a scholar, athlete, actor, singer, and civil rights advocate. It directly affects New Jersey residents through state recognition of Robeson’s historical contributions.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
General Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Mar 24, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Mar 24, 2025
How they voted
32–0
Passed · 8 other
Total votes 40
Mar 24, 2025
D
Democratic25
96% Yea
R
Republican15
53% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Mar 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate (32-0)
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
upper
2 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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