New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey SJR26: Military Spouse Appreciation Month-designates May
Status: Introduced, October 15, 2026
Designates May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in New Jersey.
What the bill says
A Joint Resolution designating May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in New Jersey.
From the introduced text, January 13, 2026:
A Joint Resolution designating May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in New Jersey. Whereas, The men and women in the Armed Forces courageously step up to defend our Nation and State, and keep its citizens safe; and Whereas, As these servicemembers make heroic sacrifices for their country, their husbands and wives are often left to deal with the strains of relocation and deployment; and Whereas, Though most military spouses do not wear a uniform themselves, they serve and strengthen our Nation and State every day by providing our brave troops with support, comfort, and love; and Whereas, Military spouses are the rock on which their families, our military community, and our security depend; and Whereas, They are silent heroes who provide the critical contributions of understanding and encouragement to our servicemembers, something that should be acknowledged and celebrated; and Whereas, They deserve recognition for the contributions and sacrifices they make; and Whereas, This State recognizes military spouses for their selfless and extraordinary service, sacrifices, strength, fortitude, and courage; and Whereas, The State of New Jersey designates May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in New Jersey; now, therefore, Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. a. The month of May of each year is designated as …
Sponsors
- Kristin M. Corrado (R, 40) · primary sponsor
- Benjie E. Wimberly (D, 35) · primary sponsor
- Latham Tiver (R, 8)
- Anthony M. Bucco (R, 25)
- Carmen F. Amato, Jr. (R, 9)
- Parker Space (R, 24)
Latest actions
- : REP 2RS
- : INT 1RS REF SMV
Votes
- Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee: Reported favorably (October 15, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: COMMEMORATIONS, VETERANS AND MILITARY
Common questions
- What is SJR26?
- SJR26 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Military Spouse Appreciation Month-designates May.
- What does SJR26 do?
- In its own words: A Joint Resolution designating May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in New Jersey.
- What is the status of SJR26?
- Introduced as of October 15, 2026. Latest action: REP 2RS (October 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJR26?
- Kristin M. Corrado (R, 40), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SJR26?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SJR26
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