New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York K1431: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2026, as Nepali American Heritage Day in the State of New York
Status: Passed both chambers, May 21, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 20, 2026:
Assembly Resolution No. 1431 BY: M. of A. Rules (Rajkumar) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2026, as Nepali-American Heritage Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize official days that are set aside to increase awareness and enhance the profile of cultural diversity which strengthens the fabric of the communities of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2026, as Nepali American Heritage Day in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, The Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is a trusted ally of our great State and Nation, sharing our values of democracy, pluralism, freedom, and conservation; and WHEREAS, The modern government of Nepal began on Jestha 15, 2065 on the Nepali calendar, when the newly-elected Constituent Assembly convened for the first time and declared Nepal a federal democratic republic, and its anniversary is now celebrated in Nepal as Republic Day; and WHEREAS, Beginning in the 1990s, people began emigrating from Nepal in large numbers to the United States, which is now proudly home to about 200,000 Nepali Americans; and WHEREAS, The State of New York is home to over 15,000 Nepali …
Sponsors
- Jenifer Rajkumar (D, 38) · primary sponsor
- Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
- Judy Griffin (D, 21)
- Angelo Santabarbara (D, 111)
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : REFERRED TO CALENDAR
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is K1431?
- K1431 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2026, as Nepali American Heritage Day in the State of New York.
- What is the status of K1431?
- Passed both chambers as of May 21, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (May 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored K1431?
- Jenifer Rajkumar (D, 38), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for K1431?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1431
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