Designates November of each year as "Transgender Awareness Month."
SJR 73 designates November of each year as "Transgender Awareness Month" in New Jersey. The resolution asks the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging state officials and citizens to observe the month with activities that recognize transgender individuals' challenges and contributions. It directly affects New Jersey residents and state officials by formally acknowledging the transgender community's experiences through an annual observance. The resolution does not create new laws or programs but serves as a symbolic recognition of transgender issues, building on existing New Jersey observances like Transgender Awareness Week.
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Introduced Feb 8, 2024
Last action Feb 8, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Andrew Zwicker
DDemocratic
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Teresa Ruiz
DDemocratic
Co
Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
Co
John McKeon
DDemocratic
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