K 1219 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 26, 2026, as Guyanese Independence Day in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize May 26, 2026, as Guyanese Independence Day in the state. The legislation commemorates the 60th anniversary of Guyana's independence and honors the contributions of the over 140,000 people of Guyanese descent living in New York. The resolution directs that copies be sent to the Governor, the Guyanese Consul General, and local Guyanese organizations.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Assembly Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 Last action Apr 28, 2026
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This bill passed the Assembly. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Committee
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Apr 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED
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Apr 27, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CALENDAR
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Jenifer Rajkumar
Jenifer Rajkumar
DDemocratic
NY
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