Recognizing June 13, 2026, as Dragonfly Day in the State of New York
This bill designates June 13, 2026, as Dragonfly Day in New York to raise public awareness about the importance of dragonflies as indicators of wetland health. The resolution highlights how dragonflies help control mosquito populations and serves as a symbol for the need to protect wetland ecosystems from pollution and development. It emphasizes that healthy wetlands provide essential services like flood control and water filtration, urging the state to support nature-based solutions for climate resilience. The bill does not create new laws or funding but aims to encourage greater public attention on preserving these critical habitats.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Assembly Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 3, 2026
Last action Jun 3, 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
0
Jun 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
ADOPTED
lower
Jun 3, 2026
Introduced
INTRODUCED
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dana Levenberg
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Tommy John Schiavoni
DDemocratic/Working Families
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