Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 4th, 2026, as Transit Equity Day in the State of New York
This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially declare February 4th, 2026, as Transit Equity Day in the state. The designation honors Rosa Parks' birthday and aims to highlight the importance of fair, accessible, and affordable public transportation for all New Yorkers. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic recognition to encourage continued efforts toward equitable transit access. It is a commemorative measure that directs the Governor's office to acknowledge the date as a day focused on transportation justice.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2026
Last action Mar 24, 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 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Mar 18, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Leroy Comrie
DDemocratic
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