Honoring Kian Soleymani upon the occasion of being named a 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar
This is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 1418) honoring Kian Soleymani, a Great Neck High School senior, for being named a 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar. The resolution recognizes his innovative research project on an AI tool for early cognitive decline detection, which earned him one of the nation's most prestigious high school science awards. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new policy or allocate funds but formally commends his achievement and includes sending a copy of the resolution to him. The bill directly affects Kian Soleymani, his school, and his mentors, celebrating his academic excellence and contribution to science education.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 21, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Jan 12, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jack Martins
RRepublican/Conservative
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