J 1772 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

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
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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3
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Committee
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Mar 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
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Mar 18, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Leroy Comrie
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