Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 18, 2026, as Transit Employee Appreciation Day in the State of New York
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate March 18, 2026, as Transit Employee Appreciation Day in New York State. It directly affects the approximately 200,000 transit workers across the state, including bus drivers, train operators, mechanics, and dispatchers. The resolution serves as a formal recognition of the contributions these employees make to public transportation and community safety. The bill is ceremonial in nature and does not create new laws or change existing policies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Assembly Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 17, 2026
Last action Mar 18, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Assembly by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CALENDAR
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Stacey Pheffer Amato
DDemocratic
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