J 1983 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 1, 2026, as May Day in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor to officially recognize May 1, 2026, as May Day in New York State. The resolution honors the history of workers' rights and acknowledges the contributions of all employees, including those in unions and the public sector. By adopting this measure, the Legislature formally requests the Governor to issue a proclamation for the date. The action is ceremonial and does not create new laws or change existing policies.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 Last action May 5, 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
May 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Apr 29, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 62 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Jessica Ramos
Jessica Ramos
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
13
Co
Photo of Alexis Weik
Alexis Weik
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
8
Co
Photo of Andrea Stewart-Cousins
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
35
Co
Photo of Andrew Gounardes
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
NY
26
Co
Photo of Andrew Lanza
Andrew Lanza
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Reform
NY
24
Co
Photo of April Baskin
April Baskin
DDemocratic
NY
63
Co
Photo of Bill Weber
Bill Weber
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
38
Co
Photo of Brian Kavanagh
Brian Kavanagh
DDemocratic
NY
27
Co
Photo of Chris Ryan
Chris Ryan
DDemocratic
NY
50
Co
Photo of Cordell Cleare
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
NY
30
Co
Photo of Dan Stec
Dan Stec
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
NY
45