Designates October of each year as "Hindu Heritage Month" in New Jersey.*
SJR 12 designates October of each year as "Hindu Heritage Month" in New Jersey through a ceremonial resolution. It requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the month with activities honoring Hindu cultural contributions. The resolution recognizes New Jersey's large Hindu community and their influences on the state's culture, economy, and society. This is a symbolic designation with no new laws, funding, or regulatory changes.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Oct 28, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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2 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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P
Gordon Johnson
DDemocratic
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Patrick Diegnan
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Zwicker
DDemocratic
Co
Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Smith
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Stack
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Cryan
DDemocratic
Co
John McKeon
DDemocratic
Co
Linda Greenstein
DDemocratic
Co
Raj Mukherji
DDemocratic
Co
Shirley Turner
DDemocratic
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