Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2024, as Cancer Research Month in the State of New York
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare May 2024 as Cancer Research Month in New York State. It highlights the importance of cancer research by noting that cancer is a leading cause of death in the state and that early detection significantly improves survival rates. The resolution specifically commends scientists developing multi-cancer early detection tests and encourages greater access to them to help reduce cancer deaths.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
Assembly Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 17, 2024
Last action May 20, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Assembly. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
May 20, 2024
Assembly · Passed
ADOPTED
May 17, 2024
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CALENDAR
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michaelle Solages
DDemocratic
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