RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF DONALD E. WILLIAMS, JR. OF BROOKLYN TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
This Senate Joint Resolution (SJ 36) confirms Governor's nomination of Donald E. Williams, Jr. of Brooklyn to serve on the Board of Regents for Higher Education, replacing Joann M. Ryan. The resolution approves his appointment to a term ending June 30, 2030, or until a successor is appointed. As a procedural confirmation resolution, it does not change policy but formally approves a gubernatorial nomination for a state higher education governance position.
Bill status
passed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
Last action Apr 20, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 8, 2026 · House Apr 20, 2026
How they voted
32–3
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 36
Apr 8, 2026
D
Democratic25
100% Yea
R
Republican11
63% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Total actions
9
Key actions
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Committee
0
Apr 20, 2026
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ADOPTED, HOUSE
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Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED, SENATE
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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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