New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey SJR163: Science History Day-designate June 10 each year
Status: In committee, October 15, 2026
Designates June 10 of each year as "Science History Day" in NJ.
What the bill says
A Joint Resolution designating June 10 of each year as Science History Day in New Jersey.
From the introduced text, October 15, 2026:
A Joint Resolution designating June 10 of each year as Science History Day in New Jersey. Whereas, The emergence of modern scientific thoughts, including the use of scientific experimentation and quantitative measures, fundamentally altered how humanity investigates and understands the natural world, thus allowing for a more systematic accumulation and transmission of knowledge; and Whereas, Centuries of scientific progress led to the Industrial Revolution, the Green Revolution, and the development of modern medicine, resulting in a rapid and sustained improvement in quality of life for much of the world; and Whereas, Science is an iterative and collective process that yields discoveries only after many years of experiments and observations by a community of dedicated scientists trained to conduct research in respective disciplines; and Whereas, With the devastating reduction in funding and the diminishing capacity of federal science agencies, the American scientific community is losing its lead at a moment when humanity is confronted by climate change, consequent resurgence of communicable diseases, and widening socioeconomic inequality; and Whereas, New Jersey has a long history as a center of scientific innovation and knowledge production that welcomes scientists from all over the globe; and Whereas, From the Institute for Advanced Study, which served as a refuge for many German scientists, including Albert Einstein, fleeing Nazi persecution, to Menlo Park, where Thomas Edison established …
Sponsors
- John F. McKeon (D, 27) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : INT 1RS REF SED
Subjects: EDUCATION, COMMEMORATIONS
Common questions
- What is SJR163?
- SJR163 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Science History Day-designate June 10 each year.
- What does SJR163 do?
- In its own words: A Joint Resolution designating June 10 of each year as Science History Day in New Jersey.
- What is the status of SJR163?
- In committee as of October 15, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RS REF SED (October 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJR163?
- John F. McKeon (D, 27).
- Where is the official record for SJR163?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SJR163
Source: official New Jersey record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.