Mourning the death of Hudson Talbott, distinguished citizen, beloved writer, talented artist, and devoted member of his community
This bill is a Senate Resolution that formally acknowledges the death of Hudson Talbott, a writer, artist, and community leader from New York. It honors his contributions as an author of children's books and an illustrator whose work has been exhibited internationally and adapted into films. The resolution also recognizes his long-term service as a trustee for the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Catskill. Finally, it directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Talbott's family as a tribute to his life and legacy.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced May 29, 2026
Last action Jun 4, 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
5
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Jun 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
May 29, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 60 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michelle Hinchey
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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