Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 20, 2026, as Colombian Independence Day in the State of New York, on the 216th Anniversary of Colombian Independence
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize July 20, 2026, as Colombian Independence Day in New York State to mark the 216th anniversary of Colombia's independence. The resolution provides historical context about Colombia's struggle for independence from Spanish rule in 1810 and acknowledges notable Colombian figures who have contributed to New York. The bill directs the Senate to send copies of the resolution to the Governor and the Colombian Consulate General in New York.
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
NF
Nathalia Fernández
DDemocratic
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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