Commemorating the 26th Annual World Falun Dafa Day Celebration, to be observed May 13, 2025
This is a symbolic resolution (not a law) introduced by Senator Murray to commemorate the 26th Annual World Falun Dafa Day on May 13, 2025. It recognizes Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong), a practice described in the resolution as involving meditation, exercises, and principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. The resolution asks the legislative body to pause its work to observe this day and directs copies to Falun Dafa practitioners in New York State. It has no policy impact or effect on any group beyond this ceremonial acknowledgment.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Jan 22, 2025
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
Jan 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Jan 16, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dean Murray
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Andrew Lanza
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Reform
Co
George Borrello
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Jack Martins
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Jake Ashby
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Jim Tedisco
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Joe Griffo
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Peter Oberacker
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Steve Rhoads
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Tom O'Mara
RRepublican/Conservative
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