J 1716 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2026 as Greek History Month in the State of New York

This bill directs Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate March 2026 as Greek History Month in New York State. The resolution commemorates the 205th anniversary of Greek Independence and highlights the historical and cultural contributions of Greek Americans to the state. It calls on citizens to reflect on the achievements of the Greek community while noting the significance of March 25th as Independence Day in Greece. The measure is ceremonial and does not create new laws or funding requirements.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Mar 10, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 62 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Mike Gianaris
Mike Gianaris
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
12
Co
Photo of Alexis Weik
Alexis Weik
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
8
Co
Photo of Andrea Stewart-Cousins
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
35
Co
Photo of Andrew Gounardes
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
NY
26
Co
Photo of Andrew Lanza
Andrew Lanza
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Reform
NY
24
Co
Photo of April Baskin
April Baskin
DDemocratic
NY
63
Co
Photo of Bill Weber
Bill Weber
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
38
Co
Photo of Brian Kavanagh
Brian Kavanagh
DDemocratic
NY
27
Co
Photo of Chris Ryan
Chris Ryan
DDemocratic
NY
50
Co
Photo of Cordell Cleare
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
NY
30
Co
Photo of Dan Stec
Dan Stec
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
NY
45