Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2026, as Tamil Heritage Month in the State of New York
Assembly Resolution 1176 asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate January 2026 as Tamil Heritage Month in New York State. This resolution recognizes the contributions of the Tamil American community and highlights cultural traditions such as the Pongal harvest festival celebrated on January 14, 2026. The bill does not change laws or policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the state's ethnic diversity.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Assembly Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 21, 2026
Last action Apr 22, 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
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CALENDAR
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jenifer Rajkumar
DDemocratic
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