Designates July 24 of each year as "Josh Gibson Negro Leagues Appreciation Day" in New Jersey.
AJR 31 designates July 24 of every year as "Josh Gibson Negro Leagues Appreciation Day" in New Jersey. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance of the day to honor Josh Gibson and the Negro Leagues. This is a ceremonial designation with no legal requirements or financial impact; it simply establishes a recurring day of commemoration. The bill takes effect immediately upon adoption.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Avi Schnall
DDemocratic
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Sean Kean
RRepublican
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Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
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