Commemorating the 207th Anniversary of Walt Whitman's Birthday on May 31, 2026
This bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally recognizes the 207th anniversary of poet Walt Whitman's birthday on May 31, 2026. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor Whitman's cultural legacy and notes that a public reading of his poem "Song of Myself" will take place in Albany on that date. The text highlights Whitman's contributions to American literature and his historical connection to New York, but it does not create any new laws or alter government operations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Assembly Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 29, 2026
Last action May 29, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Assembly. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED
lower
May 29, 2026
Introduced
INTRODUCED
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Emily Gallagher
DDemocratic
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