Commemorating the 175th Anniversary of Albany Law School
This Senate resolution commemorates the 175th anniversary of Albany Law School, the nation's oldest independent law school, which was founded in 1851. The bill formally recognizes the institution's historical significance and ongoing contributions to legal education and public service in New York State. It directs the Legislature to pause its proceedings to acknowledge the anniversary and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to the school's leadership. The measure serves as a symbolic tribute rather than enacting new policy or funding requirements.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2026
Last action Mar 10, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 62 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeremy Cooney
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Alexis Weik
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Lanza
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Reform
Co
April Baskin
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Weber
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Brian Kavanagh
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Ryan
DDemocratic
Co
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Stec
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
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