J 466 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Buffalo Zoo

Senate Resolution 466 commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Buffalo Zoo (founded in 1875) by recognizing its contributions to wildlife conservation, community engagement, and local economic benefits over 150 years. The resolution, adopted by the New York State Legislature, formally expresses the body's appreciation for the zoo's role in preserving endangered species, supporting education, and enhancing Buffalo's cultural and economic landscape. It directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Buffalo Zoo as a symbolic gesture of recognition, with no binding legal requirements or policy changes. This is a purely ceremonial resolution with no direct impact on the zoo or its operations.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 7, 2025 Last action Mar 11, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
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Mar 7, 2025
Committee
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1 primary · 62 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Sean Ryan
Sean Ryan
DDemocratic
NY
61
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 Brad Hoylman-Sigal
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
47
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