Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025, as Black Music Month in the State of New York
This Senate Resolution (J 554) asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare June 2025 as "Black Music Month" in New York State. It is a ceremonial request, not a law, and does not impose new requirements or affect any specific groups. The resolution recognizes the cultural significance of Black music in New York and aligns with the national observance of African American Music Appreciation Month. It serves as a symbolic gesture to honor Black musical heritage, with no concrete policy changes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 21, 2025
Last action Mar 25, 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
Mar 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Mar 21, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 62 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jamaal Bailey
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
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Brian Kavanagh
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Ryan
DDemocratic
Co
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
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