J 450 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 21, 2025, as Yoga Day in the State of New York

This Senate Resolution (S 450) requests Governor Hochul to officially designate June 21, 2025, as "Yoga Day" in New York State. It has no binding effect on policy, taxes, or regulations and does not directly affect any individuals or groups. The resolution serves as a ceremonial recognition of yoga's cultural significance and health benefits, referencing the UN's International Day of Yoga. As a symbolic gesture, it requires no legislative action beyond the governor's proclamation.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 Last action Mar 11, 2025
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Total actions
3
Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
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Mar 5, 2025
Committee
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1 primary · 62 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Shelley Mayer
Shelley Mayer
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
37
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 Brad Hoylman-Sigal
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
47
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