Commemorating the 17th Anniversary of Kosovo's Independence
This is a symbolic Senate Resolution (J 259), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally commemorates the 17th anniversary of Kosovo's independence (declared February 17, 2008) through a resolution adopted by the legislature. The resolution acknowledges Kosovo's history, progress in democracy, and the contributions of Kosovar communities in New York to cultural and economic life. It has no direct impact on laws, regulations, or affected populations beyond expressing legislative recognition.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025
Last action Jan 28, 2025
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
Jan 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Jan 22, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 62 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
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
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Brian Kavanagh
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Ryan
DDemocratic
Co
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
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