New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey AR161: Italian-American Heritage Month-recognize accomplishments & contributions
Status: Passed one chamber, October 29, 2026
Recognizes Italian-American Heritage Month and accomplishments and contributions of Italian Americans to NJ and US.
What the bill says
From the introduced text, October 29, 2026:
AR161 ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION No. 161 STATE OF NEW JERSEY 222nd LEGISLATURE INTRODUCED OCTOBER 29, 2026 Sponsored by: Assemblywoman DAWN FANTASIA District 24 (Morris, Sussex and Warren) Assemblyman MICHAEL VENEZIA District 34 (Essex) Assemblywoman ROSAURA "ROSY" BAGOLIE District 27 (Essex and Passaic) Co-Sponsored by: Assemblymen Rumpf, Scharfenberger, McClellan, Simonsen, McGuckin, Kanitra, Auth, Azzariti Jr., Barlas, DiMaio, Assemblywoman Flynn, Assemblymen Webber, Sauickie and Inganamort SYNOPSIS Recognizes Italian-American Heritage Month and accomplishments and contributions of Italian Americans to NJ and US. CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT As introduced. An Assembly Resolution recognizing Italian-American Heritage Month and the accomplishments and contributions of Italian Americans to this State and the United States. Whereas, The history of America and the State of New Jersey have been significantly influenced by Italy and its rich heritage; and Whereas, Columbus Day is observed annually in October as a State and federal holiday; and Whereas, Between the years 1820 and 1991, over 5.4 million Italians emigrated to the United States; and Whereas, Despite facing prejudice and discrimination, generations of Italian immigrants and their descendants helped build American communities and made lasting contributions to New Jersey and the United States in science, business, the arts, sports, and public service; and Whereas, Italian immigrants provided labor for American factories, mines, railroads, and farms, helping to build Americas infrastructure; and Whereas, Between 750,000 and …
Sponsors
- Dawn Fantasia (R, 24) · primary sponsor
- Michael Venezia (D, 34) · primary sponsor
- Rosaura Bagolie (D, 27) · primary sponsor
- Brian E. Rumpf (R, 9)
- Gerry Scharfenberger (R, 13)
- Antwan L. McClellan (R, 1)
- Erik K. Simonsen (R, 1)
- Gregory P. McGuckin (R, 10)
- Paul Kanitra (R, 10)
- Robert Auth (R, 39)
- John V. Azzariti Jr., M.D. (R, 39)
- Al Barlas (R, 40)
Latest actions
- : FSS
- : PA FILE (78-0-0)
- : INT 1RA AWR 2RA
Votes
- 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE - Italian-American Heritage Month-recognize accomplishments & contributions (October 29, 2026): 78 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: COMMEMORATIONS
Common questions
- What is AR161?
- AR161 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Italian-American Heritage Month-recognize accomplishments & contributions.
- What does AR161 do?
- Recognizes Italian-American Heritage Month and accomplishments and contributions of Italian Americans to NJ and US.
- What is the status of AR161?
- Passed one chamber as of October 29, 2026. Latest action: FSS (October 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored AR161?
- Dawn Fantasia (R, 24), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for AR161?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/AR161
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