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
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 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Mar 21, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jamaal Bailey
DDemocratic/Working Families
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