AJR 133 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Designates February 4th of each year as "Women and Girls in Sports Day" in New Jersey.

AJR 133 designates February 4th of each year as "Women and Girls in Sports Day" in New Jersey. This symbolic resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation to recognize and celebrate women's and girls' contributions to sports, while promoting gender equality in athletics. It highlights ongoing gender disparities in sports resources like funding, facilities, and equipment, though the resolution itself does not create new policies or allocate funds. The measure aligns with the existing national observance of "National Girls and Women in Sports Day" and encourages public awareness through community activities. As a joint resolution, it serves as a formal state recognition rather than a legislative mandate with concrete policy changes.
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Introduced Feb 12, 2024 Last action Feb 12, 2024
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Feb 12, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
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