J 555 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim August 11, 2025, as Hip-Hop Celebration Day in the State of New York

This is a ceremonial resolution (not a binding law) requesting Governor Hochul to declare August 11, 2025, as "Hip-Hop Celebration Day" in New York State. It commemorates the 1973 Bronx event where DJ Kool Herc is credited with founding hip-hop culture. The resolution has no legal effect on policies or regulations; it solely seeks symbolic recognition of hip-hop's cultural origins. It does not directly affect any individuals or organizations.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 21, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 2025
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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 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
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Mar 21, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jamaal Bailey
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